Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis refers to the breakdown or loss of joint cartilage between the bones of the joints in the hands, feet, spine, hips, and knees. The condition, also known as degenerative arthritis, can cause severe pain and debilitation and affects millions of Americans. While osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, neck, lower back, knees and hips.

Arthritis means “joint inflammation.” Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the body’s joints such as the knees or hips.