| Category | Joints & Bones |
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. The most common causes of osteoarthritis are mechanical which can be due to many different reasons former joint fracture, diseases of the joint, hyperlaxity due to ligament insufficiency, etc. It can occur in any joint, but most often affects large joints such as knees and hips as well as the joints in the spine and the fingers.
