Saturday, June 18, 2011 Facts on musculoskeletal joint
osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is one of the most general
complaints general musculoskeletal in humans, especially among
people over 50 years, and is characterized by degeneration and
loss of articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis (OA) effects mainly
cartilage (cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends
of bones in the joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs shock and
impact) in the joints. As the cartilage wears out, the bones be
approach exposed and rub against each other leading to hurt and
slight swelling. Osteoarthritis most often affects the joints of
the knees and hips that support your system weight and in joints
with most movements. Like other chronic conditions,
osteoarthritis is no single specific cause. Instead there are
several causes such as hereditary, lifestyle, obesity, age,
which may lead to the development of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis affects more than 21 million Americans. It
affects men and women equally. Osteoarthritis is not as s