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Arthritis Collection - Osteoarthritis


General Overview Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of articular cartilage in the joints, usually followed by chronic inflammation of the lining of the joint. Healthy cartilage serves as a cushion between the bones in a joint. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on osteoarthritis: What is osteoarthritis? What are the symptoms? What are the risk factors? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What questions should I ask my healthcare provider about osteoarthritis? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Arthroscopy Arthroplasty, Hip Arthroplasty, Knee		Living With Osteoarthritis (Continued) Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis Could dietary supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin help you treat your osteoarthritis? Read here to find out. Related Conditions Fibromyalgia Gout Lyme Disease Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Osteoarthritis Related resources The Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) http://www.nih.gov/niams

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