According to the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, Arthritis cases in the world have increased considerably and has positioned itself as one of the main public health concerns in recent years.
The Arthritis & Rheumatology article notes that the increase has been 113.2 percent and went from 247 million 51 thousand cases in 1990 to 527 million 81 thousand in 2019.
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease articular characterized by the destruction of the hyaline cartilage that covers the bony surfaces.
Cartilage is necessary to cushion and protect the ends of the bones and to promote joint movement.
The illness causes pain, disability and loss of function. It usually occurs more noticeably in the knees, hips and to a lesser extent in the hand.
This disease is more common in women, especially when they approach adulthood. In the scientific study of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, it indicates that during the study period it was more noticeable in the knees, hips and other joints, but decreased in the hand.
In addition, it was found that osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis of the knee was the one that contributed the most to the global load, while that of the hip presented greater annual percentage increases in most regions.
The symptoms of osteoarthritis can usually be controlled, although the damage to the joints cannot be reversed. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and receiving certain treatments can slow the progression of the disease and help improve joint pain and function.
Osteoarthritis symptoms
- Pain. Affected joints may ache during or after movement.
- Rigidity. Joint stiffness may be more noticeable upon waking or after being inactive.
- Sensitivity. His joint may be tender when you put a little pressure on or near it.
- Loss of flexibility. You may not be able to move the joint through its full range of motion.
- Squeaky feeling. You may feel a grating sensation when using the joint and may hear clicking noises.
- osteophytes. These extra pieces of bone feel like hard lumps and can form around the affected joint.
- Swelling. This can be caused by inflammation of the soft tissues around the joint.
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