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Arthritis - Two Main Types of Osteoarthritis

Arthritis - Primary Osteoarthritis


This type of osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disorder related to but not caused by aging, as there are people well into their nineties who have no clinical or functional signs of the disease. As a person ages, the water content of the cartilage decreases due to a reduced proteoglycan content, thus causing the cartilage to be less resilient. Without the protective effects of the proteoglycans, the collagen fibers of the cartilage can become susceptible to degradation and thus exacerbate the degeneration.

Inflammation of the surrounding joint capsule can also occur, though often mild (compared to that which occurs in rheumatoid arthritis). This can happen as breakdown products from the cartilage are released into the synovial space, and the cells lining the joint attempt to remove them. New bone outgrowths, called "spurs" or osteophytes, can form on the margins of the joints, possibly in an attempt to improve the congruence of the articular cartilage surfaces. These bone changes, together with the inflammation, can be both painful and debilitating.


Arthritis - Secondary Osteoarthritis


This type of osteoarthritis is caused by other factors or diseases but the resulting pathology is the same as for primary OA:

Congenital disorders, such as:


Congenital hip luxation
People with abnormally-formed joints (e.g. hip dysplasia) are more vulnerable to osteoarthritis, as added stress is specifically placed on the joints whenever they move. [However, recent studies have shown that double-jointedness may actually protect the fingers and hand from osteoarthritis.]
Cracking joints—the evidence is weak at best that this has any connection to arthritis.
Diabetes.
Inflammatory diseases (such as Perthes' disease), (Lyme disease), and all chronic forms of arthritis (e.g. costochondritis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis). In gout, uric acid crystals cause the cartilage to degenerate at a faster pace.  Sometimes called gouty arthritis.
Injury to joints, as a result of an accident.
Hormonal disorders.
Ligamentous deterioration or instability may be a factor.
Obesity. Obesity puts added weight on the joints, especially the knees.
Osteopetrosis (High bone density).
Sports injuries, from exercise, athletic activity, or work. For example, certain sports, such as weightlifting, running, or even football, put undue pressure on the knee joints. Injuries resulting in broken ligaments can lead to instability of the joint and over time wear of the cartilage and eventually osteoarthritis.
Pregnancy to the joint structures.

These are the two types of osteoarthritis as we know it today. hopefully you can distinguish through your arthritis symptoms. which type you have and start your own natural arthritis treatment.

 

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