Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees, where the cartilage within a joint begins to break down.

1. OSTEOARTHRITIS
DR Ayesha Anwer Ali

2. • OA is the most common form of arthritis.
• It is also called as degenerative joint disease.
• “wear and tear” arthritis.
• It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and
knees.
• With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break
down.