| || | Common Forms Of Arthritis Common Forms Of Arthritis
Although there are more than 100 forms of arthritic conditions,
the most common disorders include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, gout and lupus. InteliHealth Medical Content Common
Forms Of Arthritis Arthritis affects, in one form or another, 70
million Americans. Although there are more than 100 forms of
arthritic conditions, four of the most common disorders include
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus
erythematosus and gout. Arthritis may affect people of all ages,
including children; the juvenile forms of arthritis are unique
in how they affect the body and in how they must be treated.
Among the many forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis, a
degenerative joint disease (often described as a "wear and tear
process"), is the most common. Osteoarthritis centers primarily
on the weight-bearing joints the hip or knee, but it often
affects the hand and spine as well. It occurs when the cartilage
that normally covers and cushions the en