Osteoarthritis is a non-arthritis inflammation that affects the synovial joints; this kind of disease is most occurring in the elderly and is characterized by pain and paralysis.
Osteoarthritis is one type of arthritis diseases, in which it is the most common. This disease is also known as degenerative diseases because it deals with 'wear and tear' arthritis.
What is the meaning of synovial joints, and what happens to synovial joints when osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis affects the synovial joints. Synovial joints are the joints that found where the possibility of doing motion. Synovial joints are a system whereby part of the bone coated by articular cartilage and lubricated by synovial fluid. In osteoarthritis, there is found the absence of articular cartilage with the proliferation of a new bone and repair joints. Synovial joints are including wrists, knees, shoulders, ankles, and hips.
Who is more at risk for osteoarthritis?
The prevalence of patients with osteoarthritis increases with the age. Prevalence was found similar in men and women who are aged 45-55 years. After age 55, prevalence becomes greater in women.
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