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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Deep aching joint pain that gets worse after exercise, or putting weight on i...
Causes
Most of the time, the cause of OA is unknown. It is mainly related to aging, but metabolic, genetic, chemical, and me...
Tests
A physical exam can show: Grating of a joint with motion; Joint swelling; Limited range of motion; Tenderness. An x-r...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to: Increase the strength of the joints; Maintain or improve joint movement; Reduce the di...
Drugs
Patients with mild OA may be treated only with pain relievers such as acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol). Most patients wi...
Complications
Adverse reactions to drugs used for treatment; Decreased ability to perform everyday activities, such as personal hyg...
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