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Osteoarthritis 
Definition
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition. OA is also called wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and degenerative joint disease.
Symptoms
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crepitus, or grating, crackling, clicking, or popping sounds when you move your joints
bone spurs, or extra lumps of bone, which are typically painless
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Pathophysiology
OA causes inflammation, changes in bone shape, and cartilage deterioration. It is primarily a disease affecting the cartilage.
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Risk factors
past injury, such as torn cartilage, dislocated joints, or ligament injuries
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having family with the condition, particularly parents or siblings
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Complications
osteonecrosis, or bone death
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hemarthrosis, or bleeding near the joints
Treatment
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Topical pain relievers, creams, gels, patches and ointments
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Corticosteroids, cortisone and triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog-40, Zilretta)
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