Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your joints. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects your hands, knees, hips or spine. Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joints. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement. When you lose cartilage, your bones rub together. Over time, this rubbing can permanently damage the joint.

Risk factors for osteoarthritis include:

  • Being overweight
  • Getting older
  • Injuring a joint

No single test can diagnose osteoarthritis. Most doctors use several methods, including medical history, a physical exam, x-rays or lab tests.

Treatments include exercise, medicines and sometimes surgery.

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Nicole Kornder, MD
4.9 out of 5

Nicole Kornder, MD

  • Sports Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine

  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Sports Medicine in Outpatient Care Dublin
Beatrice Kenol, MD
4.8 out of 5

Beatrice Kenol, MD

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Eye and Ear Institute
(614) 293-4837
Gregory Jungwirth, MD
4.9 out of 5

Gregory Jungwirth, MD

  • Family Medicine
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Brain and Spine Hospital
(614) 293-7777

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