“Oh, my aching joints!”
There’s good reason why we hear this so often. Osteoarthritis, known as OA, is the most common musculoskeletal disease in the world and a prevalent factor in work absences, temporary or permanent disability, hospital admissions, and use of pain-management drugs. While OA can develop in any joint, the knee is most typically affected.
Causes & Symptoms of OA
OA develops in response to a chronic inflammatory response in which there is progressive deterioration of the cartilage and narrowing of the joint space.
