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Osteoarthritis is a joint disease whose frequency increases as people age. Nearly 8 in 10 people over age 50 are affected.

The process begins in the cartilage that lines the joint, which tapers unevenly on the articular surface. This process increases as time passes and may even disappear almost the cartilage in the later stages of the disease.

At the same time, the joint capsule becomes thicker and produces more synovial fluid (which acts as a lubricant), so the joint may appear swollen. In addition to the degeneration of cartilage, bone growth occurs (“parrot beaks” or osteophytes) that can cause inflammation of the tissues surrounding the joint.

Osteoarthritis can affect all joints of the body but occurs most frequently on the hands (base of the thumb and knuckles) knees, hips and spine.

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?

- Joint stiffness and pain, which is usually worse with activity of the affected joint and improve with rest.

- Back pain, if it affects the spine.

- Decreased mobility of affected joints.

- Possible occasional swelling of the affected joints.

- Possible cracking of the joint during movement.

- Not usually associated with redness or warmth of the affected joint.

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