Do you have achy joints? Do your knees or hips hurt constantly? If so, you could have osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is described as “wear and tear” on your joints. It’s caused by the breakdown of cartilage between the bones of the joints and tendons, as well as the ligaments around the joints. The culprit can be routine daily activities or sudden injuries. Osteoarthritis typically affects your knees and hips, but may also impact your hands, lower back and neck. Severe osteoarthritis can make daily tasks, including walking and standing, difficult. Aching Joints & Osteoarthritis From Franciscan Health Who’s At Risk for Osteoarthritis? According to John McClellan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, an independent physician who practices at FranciscanHealthOlympiaFields, nearlyeveryone has some risk of developing osteoarthritis. “The lifetime risk of developing osteoarthritis is fairly high in both men and women.” There are several risk-boosting factors for osteoarthritis: • aging • family history Indiana Golf Journal
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