Arthritis
is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to
the joints of the body.
There are many forms of arthritis, each of which has a different
cause and can affect people at any stage of life. The common
thread among these 100-plus conditions is that
they all affect the musculoskeletal system and specifically
the joints - where two or more bones meet. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is also
known as degenerative joint disease and occurs following
trauma to the joint, following an infection of the joint
or simply as a result of aging. |