Osteoarthritis Treatment

Osteoarthritis Treatment by StemCells21 Medical Center
Osteoarthritis is the widely diagnosed form of arthritis, affecting people worldwide. It happens when the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint, OA is most commonly seen in the joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
Osteoarthritis affects 7% of the global population, more than 500 million people worldwide, with women disproportionately affected by the condition.
StemCells21 provides a new approach to Osteoarthritis treatment, delivering high impact results for people wishing to avoid knee replacement surgery.
The main symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in your joints, which can make it difficult to move the affected joints and do certain activities.
The symptoms may come and go in episodes, which can be related to your activity levels and even the weather. In more severe cases, the symptoms can be continuous.
You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis so they can confirm the diagnosis and prescribe any necessary treatment.
Other symptoms you or your doctor may notice include:
- joint tenderness
- increased pain and stiffness when you have not moved your joints for a while
- joints appearing slightly larger or more “knobbly” than usual
- a grating or crackling sound or sensation in your joints
- limited range of movement in your joints
- weakness and muscle wasting (loss of muscle bulk)