Osteoporosis arthritis
by Fatma Almheiri
1. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change.
2. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises can help to manage pain and improve the strength of bones and muscles, which helps to prevent falls.
3. Paying attention to diet (adequate calcium and vitamin D intake) and getting regular physical activity are important lifestyle changes.
4. Osteoporosis can be treated with lifestyle changes and, often, the use of prescription medication
5. inflammation and swelling; This might be caused by soft tissue inflammation around the joint.
6. tenderness; Your joint might feel tender when you apply light pressure to or near it.
7. stiffness; Joint stiffness might be most noticeable upon awakening or after being inactive.
8. pain; affected joints might hurt during or after movement.
9. Symptoms:
10. Treatments:
11. what is it?
12. 3: The breakdown of cartilage; Primary osteoarthritis is cause by the breakdown of cartilage, which is the material that eases the friction in our joints.
13. 2: Bone loss; the drop of estrogen levels cause a loss of bones which lead to Osteoporosis Arthritis.
14. 1: Older Age; The risk of getting Osteoporosis arthritis increases as you grow older.
15. Causes:
