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Osteoarthritis. WE’RE. We’re the 10 million people living with arthritis. We’re the carers, researchers, health professionals, friends and parents all united in our ambition to ensure that one day, no one will have to live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arthritis causes. We understand that every day is diferent.
a person with arthritis can be a challenge. In this booklet we’ll explain what arthritis is and the usual problems that affect people with it. We’ll discuss what caring generally involves, as well as offer practical advice on how to help someone with arthritis. We’ll answer the most common questions that carers ask and suggest where you
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. In the UK, millions of people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis affects people of all ages, including children. Types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis
What is pain? Many people with arthritis live with pain for years. This booklet explains what pain is and how the brain senses pain. It also describes some common conditions that can cause pain in and around joints, as well as the diferent methods for helping people to control long-term (chronic) pain.
If you have arthritis, your muscles may weaken over time, causing the joint to become unstable. Your bones and cartilage may become damaged, and eventually your joints may change shape. If you have an inflammatory type of arthritis that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis,
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It is sometimes known as a “wear and repair” arthritis. Forces going through the joints can cause wearing of the surface layer of cartilage on the ends of the bone. This can lead to the formation of new rough pieces of bone called
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common disease affecting joints. It is the wear and tear process that occurs in joints in varying degrees, most commonly in weight bearing joints. This condition involves the gradual roughening of the articular cartilage covering the ends of the bones making up the knee joint.
