Osteoarthritis

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The paper defines osteoarthritis as the most common form of arthritis, mostly affecting senior citizens progressively with age, though trauma-induced osteoarthritis is also observed in younger people. The paper looks at the results of osteoarthritis on the bones and cartilage. It shows how it affects different areas of the body, as well as the frequency and demographics of this ailment. Other issues covered in the paper are signs and symptoms, diagnosis and radiology, treatment and intervention, self-care and research.

From the Paper:

"There are two types of osteoarthritis which pathologically manifest similarly though for different reasons. The less common type secondary osteoarthritis occurs from stress on bones of the hand, hips and knees which are typically involved in manual or weight bearing operations. The secondary kind is often seen in younger people. The reasons for occurrence of the more common type primary osteoarthritis observed in seniors are ambiguous at best. There is no apparent initiation for primary osteoarthritis."

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