Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative joint condition arising from the decrease of cartilage protecting the bones and the joints and the effects this loss of cartilage leads to. Pain in the joints, stiffness when moving the damaged joints, and some swelling are some of the symptoms pointing to a possible decrease of cartilage.
The end result of all of the causes of osteoarthritis, though, is that the protective cartilage breaks down and the bones are then unprotected and are able to rub up against other bones and tissues when a joint is moved through a range of motion. Osteophytes, also referred to as bone spurs, can build up on the affected bones as a response to maintain the stability of the joint.
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A back doctor can evaluate any person who has possible osteoarthritis of the spine, and x-rays can confirm the reduction of the cartilage in any of the joints that are painful. If the condition is suspected or confirmed by x-rays, it immediately becomes vital to maintain joint function, range of motion, and the health of the cartilage protecting against bone rubbing on bone.
