Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a chronic condition that commonly affects the large weight-bearing joints, such as the knees. (Hips, hands, feet and spine also are common targets.) It is a progressive disease that most often worsens …
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the United States, with nearly 27 million people affected by it. In fact, osteoarthritis of the knee and hips is the leading cause of arthritis-related disability in the nation. The disease …
Osteoarthritis of the knee – the most common cause of knee pain – is a “wear-and-tear” condition that usually does not get better, notes orthopedic surgeon Dino Nicol E. DeJesus, D.O., who specializes in joint replacement at Cooper’s Bone …