Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Osteoarthritis.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What Is Osteoarthritis?

Hand weakness, pain, and stiffness are just a few symptoms of hand osteoarthritis. Learn about these and other symptoms and how doctors diagnose the condition.
Anyone can develop osteoarthritis in their hands, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as age, previous injuries, occupation, and even weight.

Several factors increase the risk of developing Shoulder Osteoarthritis in the glenohumeral joint, including previous shoulder trauma, advanced age, and congenital defects.

To diagnose shoulder osteoarthritis, physicians use investigative tools starting with a patient interview and physical exam and verification by diagnostic imaging.

Pain and stiffness at the back of the shoulder is a major symptom of Shoulder Osteoarthritis. Other signs of glenohumeral arthritis include shoulder impingement and crepitus.

A variety of Shoulder Osteoarthritis treatments are used to control joint pain and slow the degeneration. Common non-surgical shoulder arthritis treatments include activity modification, physical therapy, and medications.

There is no way to definitively test for spinal osteoarthritis. Read on to find some of the techniques doctors use to verify a patient's condition.
No one knows the exact cause of osteoarthritis in the spine. Risk factors may include advanced age, damage to vertebral discs, and more.
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