Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritis

• gradual and subtle onset of deep aching joint pain
  • worse after exercise or weight bearing
  • often relieved by rest
• joint swelling
• limited movement
• morning stiffness
• grating of the joint with motion
• joint pain in rainy weather

Note: There may be no symptoms.

A physical exam can show limited range of motion, grating of a joint with motion, joint swelling, and tenderness.

An x-ray of affected joints will show loss of the joint space, and in advanced cases, wearing down of the ends of the bone and bone spurs.

Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.