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What is Wear and tear on joints that effects older people?
Osteoarthritis.
What type of arthritis is most common in the elderly?
Osteoarthritis, which is a non inflammatory form of arthritis and is often associated with the effects of wear and tear on the joints.
Does osteoarthritis most often affects the wrists and elbows?
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, and spine. It can also affect the hands, particularly the joints at the base of the thumb and the end joints of the fingers. Wrists and elbows are less commonly affected by osteoarthritis.
Can you get osteoarthritis of the hand covered by workmans comp?
Osteoarthritis as such would not be covered because it is a disease that is notacquired as a result of the work you do or the strain you put on joints. However the fact that you are suffering the effects of OA as a result of work may cover you. see a lawyer.
Wear and tear arthritis?
The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is osteoarthritis.
What type of arthritis effects on wrist?
the inflammation that comes from rheumatoid arthritis can be the cause for carpel tunnel syndrome. But then osteoarthritis can also appear in the wrist.
Multilevel facet osteoarthritis?
osteoarthritis affecting many vertebrae.
What is Degenerative arthritis known as?
"degenerative arthritis" and "osteoarthritis"
Is Euflexxa a prescription drug?
Euflexxa is a prescription drug used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. One should consult their doctor about this medication as it has many side effects.
Who did research on osteoarthritis due to obesity?
Bristol University - Obesity and osteoarthritis
What body systems are affected by osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis primarily affects the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints, leading to cartilage degradation, pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Additionally, it can influence the surrounding structures, including ligaments and muscles, contributing to overall physical function impairment. While osteoarthritis is mainly localized, it can also have secondary effects on the nervous system due to chronic pain and on the cardiovascular system due to reduced physical activity levels.
What Pathology is characteristic of osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is adisorder of the joints characterized by progressive deterioration of articular cartilage.
