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June 11, 2011
Osteoarthritis is an insidious villain that develops gradually, often exhibiting no symptoms for decades. It creeps up on us during our 30s and 40s, usually becoming noticeable in our 50s and 60s.Also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage begins to break down and no longer acts as a cushioning pad in the hands, hips, knees, back, and other joints. Without this protective padding, bone will rub against bone. Pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and sometimes deformity can result.If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you are not alone. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that there are about 15.8 million Americans with osteoarthritis, the majority of them women. In fact, knee arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the developed world.The condition doesn’t affect how long you will live, but it can make everyday activities and life in general, very uncomfortable for those unlucky enough to have the more serious forms of the disease. But there is some good news: Although osteoarthritis has widely been regarded as an inevitable part of aging, like wrinkles or gray hair, some evidence suggests that it may be preventable.*6/306/5*