Osteoarthritis
Alternative Names
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritisSymptoms
The symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
- Deep aching joint pain that gets worse after exercise or putting weight on it and is relieved by rest
- Grating of the joint with motion
- Joint pain in rainy weather
- Joint swelling
- Limited movement
- Morning stiffness
Some people might not have symptoms.
Exams and Tests
A physical exam can show:
- Grating of a joint with motion
- Joint swelling
- Limited range of motion
- Tenderness
An x-ray of affected joints will show loss of the joint space, and in advanced cases, wearing down of the ends of the bone and bone spurs.
References
Gregory PJ, Sperry M, Wilson AF. Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis. Am Fam Physician. 2008;77:177-184.
Glass GG. Osteoarthritis. Dis Mon. 2006;52:343-362.
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