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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (or arthrosis) is caused by destruction of the synovium
by wear and tear. Contributing factors include congenital hip luxation,
obesity, osteoporosis, and diseases such as Perthes' disease .
Symptoms and signs
The main symptoms are pain and restricted movement.
The joints mainly affected by osteoarthritis are the hip joints and the
knee joints, although in theory any joint in the body can be affected.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made on the basis of the history, restricted movement
and X-rays of the joint.
Treatment
Treatment is with NSAIDs or paracetamol, or joint replacement surgery in
patients who would otherwise be mobile and do not benefit from
medication. Recently glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate have been
shown to improve symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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