Arthritis

When arthritis affects you or someone in your family, everyday moments can begin to feel heavier. Days may shift from enjoying routines to managing pain, and plans often start revolving around comfort levels. Arthritis isn’t just about joint pain – it quietly takes away the moments that matter and the ease with which you once moved through life. But with the right medical assistance and support, we are stronger than arthritis. We can reclaim mobility, restore confidence, and take back the quality of life.

Understanding arthritis

Your knee and hip pain is often caused by long-term swelling or inflammation in the joint – a condition commonly known as arthritis. Arthritis can affect people of all ages, though it becomes more common as we get older. It occurs when the smooth cartilage that cushions your bones wears down or becomes damaged, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.

Causes

Osteoarthritis

With Osteoarthritis, the smooth cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones gradually wears away. As the cartilage thins, the bones in your knee may begin to rub against each other, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. This is the most common type of arthritis and often develops with age or after years of joint stress.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, sometimes called inflammatory arthritis, is an autoimmune condition. This means your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of your joints, leading to chronic inflammation. Over time, this can damage cartilage and bone, causing pain and deformity if left untreated.²

Post-traumatic arthritis

Post-traumatic arthritis can develop after a serious injury, such as a fracture or ligament tear that affects the knee joint. When the joint surface becomes uneven due to the injury, it increases friction during movement. Over time, this wear and tear can lead to arthritis and joint pain.^1,3

Learn about your treatment options

References:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Treatment: Total Hip Replacement. OrthoInfo. orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-hip-replacement. Accessed 26 March 2018.
Arthritis Foundation. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis. https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis.php Accessed 23 April 2019.
AAOS. Arthritis: An Overview. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/arthritis-an-overview/ Accessed 23 April 2019.

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