What is Arthritis?

The smooth cartilage on articular surface of joint is responsible For easy movement of joint
When the cartilage get abraded by grinding mechanism, underlying bone is exposed and rub with each other which lead to pain and swelling in joint this is called osteoarthritis.

Symptoms of Arthritis

>> Severe pain in joint
>> Swelling around joint
>> Cerpitus on moving joint
>> Locking joint
>> Difficulty in walking and standing up
>> Pain during stepping up and down
>> Deformity of joint like varus of knee
>> Feeling of instability of joint

How will arthritis affect me?

Arthritis affects people in many different ways. How long the patient is affected and how severely it is depends on the type of arthritis. Arthritis sufferers will find there are good and bad days. Most patients with arthritis will suffer from discomfort, pain, stiffness and/orfatigue. You may also feel frustrated that you are no longer able to grip things so well or get around like you used to. It is important to remember that if you suffer from arthritis this does not mean you have to give up having an active lifestyle. With some changes to your way of life there is no reason why you cannot continue being active.