Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the large, weight bearing joints and the joints in the hands. It is a slow, progressive cartilage deterioration followed by "hardening of the joints" due to calcification and bone spur formation. The "joint cushion" deteriorates, which leads to pain and limited movement of the joint.
Signs and symptoms include:
Joint stiffness, pain worse after use, stiffness after rest, creaking joints, swelling, decreased motion and pain with changes in the weather.
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