Osteoarthritis

Running Head : OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis : A Medical and Physiological Overview

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Osteoarthritis : A Medical and Physiological Overview

General of the Condition

The term osteoarthritis can be very well associated with old age . More often than not , people tend to relate this situation and condition to the elderly , especially to those who are already experiencing degenerative illnesses . This is natural and understandable since osteoarthritis itself is considered a degenerative disease which is commonly observed among the elders . Technically , osteoarthritis is a disease which strikes

the joints and is considered degenerative since it causes the joints to lose their vitality and strength as it grows (Mayo Clinic Staff , 2007 . Osteoarthritis is also the most prevalent form of arthritis which typically affects the most common parts like the hands knees , hips , and spine (Mayo Clinic Staff , 2007 . However osteoarthritis appears to be more than the mere aching of the joints Although people generally see this condition as natural as how old age comes , it must be understood that osteoarthritis can be prevented , and it actually does not always afflict every one

Population Affected

Osteoarthritis naturally comes with aging that is why it is one of the conditions most associated with the elderly . As a person get older , most of his or her cartilage make-up tends to degenerate , just like how other organs and systems , such as the heart , lungs , brain and memory deteriorate (Shiel , 2009 . This explains why it has been natural for most elders to experience this condition...