Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of the joint cartilage and the underlying bone
causes:
The primary cause of osteoarthritis is aging and heredity.
Prevention:
Staying at a healthy weight or lose weight.
Statistics:
About 70 million people have will have passed their 65th birthday and be at a risk for osteoarthritis. It is the most common type of arthritis.
diagnosis:
The space between the bones has narrowed, an abnormal increase in bone density, and bony projections, cysts, or erosion is visible.