OA general

Osteoarthritis has been called “joint wear and tear” or “degenerative” arthritis. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint in the body but most commonly occurs in the hands and weightbearing joints such as hips, knees, feet and spine. In healthy joints cartilage, a smooth tissue, that covers the ends of the bones acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface
between the bones to allow easy movement.