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ADRIANNE NELSON

Osteoarthritis, often called "wear and tear" arthritis, is the most prevalent form of arthritis affecting nearly all vertebrates, including porpoises and dinosaurs. It is a chronic condition resulting from the breakdown of cartilage, the slippery tissue that cushions joints. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, while treatments vary from medication to lifestyle changes. Preventive measures such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and protecting your joints are crucial for managing osteoarthritis effectively.

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ADRIANNE NELSON

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  1. ADRIANNE NELSON RILEY POLING OSTEOARTHRITIS KATELYN POWERS

  2. DESCRIPTION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS Called the "wear and tear" arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Nearly all vertebrates suffer from osteoarthritis, including porpoises and whales, and those long-extinct giants, the dinosaurs. It is a chronic disease in which the cartilage breaks down. Cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint, allowing the bones to glide over one another. It also absorbs energy from the shock of physical movement. When cartilage in a joint deteriorates osteoarthritis occurs.

  3. Osteoarthritis

  4. Symptoms • Joint pain • Joint stiffness • Joint tenderness • Limited range-of-motion • Crepitus (crackling, grinding noise with movement) • Joint effusion (swelling) • Local inflammation • Bony enlargements and osteophyte formation

  5. Treatments • Medication Options • Pain Relief • Natural Remedies • Osteoarthritis Diet and Exercise • Joint Surgery Options • Osteoarthritis Research

  6. Preventing tips 1 - Maintain Your Ideal Body Weight 2 - Exercise Regularly and Participate in Regular Physical Activity 3 - Protect Your Joints 4 - Avoid Repetitive Stress on the Joints 5 - Listen to Your Pain 6 - Avoid Injury to Joints

  7. Works Citied www.google.com

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