Management & Treatment of Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the degeneration or wearing of a joint resulting in symptoms, clinical signs and usually functional restriction. The symptoms are usually pain, swelling and stiffness of the joint in question. The clinical signs are swelling, restricted motion, tenderness of the joint and possibly deformity in late disease. The functional restriction is usually produced as a result of the pain, swelling and stiffness of the joint. A deformity in late disease commonly produces a pronounced functional restriction and in the case of hip or knee arthritis results in the use of a stick, crutches or other walking aids. The treatment of OA concentrates on reducing the symptoms, controlling the progression and maintaining function without deformity.

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