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Types of Arthritis and Its Treatment - Apollo Hospitals Delhi

There are more than 18 million people who are afflicted with Arthritis in India. Learn about the most common type of arthritis & the treatment options available here.

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Types of Arthritis and Its Treatment - Apollo Hospitals Delhi

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  1. Types of Arthritis and Its Treatment According to the recent statistical reports, there are more than 18 million people who are afflicted with arthritis in India. Sedentary lifestyle, poor diet habits and lack of exercise is the major cause of this debilitating disease. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the bones as well as the muscles. It can be broadly classified into two categories, osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It occurs when the cushioning surface on the ends of bones wear out and bone rubs against bone. This results in severe pain, swelling and stiffness. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the various joints of the body which results in uncontrolled inflammation and joint erosion. Treatments:- Although arthritis is associated with the elderly, due to deterioration of lifestyle even people as young as 25 are afflicted with arthritis. If you experience a sudden stiffness or pain after sitting for a long time or have difficulty climbing stairs, do not ignore these signs. The main aim of arthritis treatments is to save you from severe pain and prevent additional damage to the joints. Improving your joint function is of utmost important. Your doctor may prescribe a combination of treatment methods to achieve the best results.

  2. However, if the disease progresses further, you might even need surgery as a corrective measure. Most of the hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed to correct the damage cause by arthritis. If you are suffering from extreme pain, that hampers your daily life, it is better to seek treatment an orthopaedic surgeon. However, make sure you consult orthopaedics from a reputed hospital. Orthopaedic treatments are the best in metro cities like Delhi. If you reside near Delhi, you can seek treatment from Apollo Hospitals as they have the best orthopaedic doctor in Delhi. The hospital offers the latest Orthopaedic treatments and Orthopaedic surgical advancements that is at par with the best centres across the world.

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