| Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many | | | | osteoarthritis are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| people after middle age. OA is sometimes referred to | | | | (NSAIDs). Injections of steroids into the joint can |
| as degenerative, or wear and tear, arthritis. OA | | | | relieve pain but it would aggravate the arthritis. It |
| commonly affects the knee joint. Osteoarthritis (OA) | | | | should not be used unless absolutely necessary. |
| is the most common joint disorder. | | | | Surgery may be required for certain severe cases of |
| As part of the aging process, joint fluid decreases. | | | | deformity. These include arthroplasty and knee |
| With wear and tear, the cartilage becomes thinner. If | | | | replacement therapy. |
| the muscles and tendon protecting the joint become | | | | India healthcare are globally developed with best |
| weakened, if there is overweight, or if there is | | | | medical facilities & world class treatment by |
| persistent abnormal posture or activities such as | | | | internationally certified Surgeons. |
| squatting or sitting on low stools, the condition would | | | | There are dedicated specialized hospitals in India |
| become worse. | | | | achieved accreditation from Joint Commission |
| Most of the time, the cause of OA is unknown. It is | | | | International ( JCI ) standard. JCI is gold standard in |
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| chemical, and mechanical factors can also lead to OA. | | | | Hospital (New Delhi - located in North India), JCI |
| Symptoms Osteoarthritis include:o The most common | | | | Accredited Apollo Hospitals (Chennai - located in |
| symptom of osteoarthritis in any joint is pain that | | | | coastal South India), Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai. |
| worsens during activity and gets better during rest. | | | | They availed high quality and cost effective |
| As the disease advances, the pain may occur even | | | | advanced surgery in India. |
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| A physical exam can show limited range of motion, | | | | & experience doctors & surgeons may be |
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| of the joint space, and in advanced cases, wearing | | | | A price range of 5000- 7000 US dollars is quoted for |
| down of the ends of the bone and bone spurs. | | | | a Knee replacement depending upon the type of |
| The most common medications used to treat | | | | implant chosen and the class of accommodation. |