How to Test for Osteoarthritis25 Sep
Osteoarthritis is most commonly found in the weight-bearing joint, that is the knee joints and people who are obese are particularly prone to it.
Even though many people suffer from osteoarthritis of the knees, the disease can be found in other joints like the hip, hands, neck and back, foot, shoulder, though these are not as common as the knees. Pain and stiffness in the joints, with the pain getting worse towards evening and night are among the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage, which cushions the joints, wears and thins out and bones then start rubbing against each other. Often the bones grow spurs or osteophytes that cause even more pain.
At the doctor’s office
If you have joint pains, after taking over the counter painkillers for sometime, you will most likely go to a doctor. He or she will take your medical history and then carry out a physical exam. You may be referred to an orthopedic doctor also.
The doctor will check the reflexes, muscle strength and for swelling, physically feeling for it. He will… Read More
