by age 65 more than half of us will have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis a disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones at the joints breaks down and bony overgrowth occurs. for many the result is stiffness and pain in the joint. although osteoarthritis is more common as we age it is not an inevitable part of aging. as researchers work to understand the causes of osteoarthritis they are able to offer advice to help prevent the disease or its progression and lessen its impact on your life.
can osteoarthritis be prevented?