Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder caused by cartilage breakdown from aging and joint stress. Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, cracking sounds, and limited range of motion. Risk factors include obesity, age, joint injuries, genetics, and certain jobs. Treatment focuses on exercises, weight control, rest, joint protection, pain management techniques, and sometimes drugs. Left untreated, osteoarthritis can lead to disability. Proper management helps slow the progression of symptoms.

1. BY :
-Sal Sazlina
- Frencess
- Siti Suhaidah

2.  Definitions
 Causes
 Signsand symptoms
 Treatment

3.  most common joint disorders caused by aging &
“wear and tear” on a joint (breakdown of
cartilage).
 According to the Arthritis Foundation, the disease is
most prevalent among individuals 45 years of age and
older.

4.  Cushion the joints
 Breakdown of cartilage cause the bone to rub
each other
 Ligaments and muscles around the joint
becomes weak and stiffer due to bony spurs

7.  Being overweight , (obesity)
 Getting older ( aging )
 Joint injury , mostly occurs on younger people
 Joints that are not properly formed
 A genetic defect in joint cartilage
 Stresses on the joints from certain jobs and
playing sports

8.  An individual must seek the diagnosis of a
physician.
 After a physical examination and full detailing
of symptoms have been discussed, the
physician may also recommend X-rays to
confirm presence of the disease.

9.  Methods :
- Medical history
- Physical exam
- X-rays
 Other tests such as blood tests or exams of
the fluid in the joints are carried out to
identify type of OA.

10.  Joint movement may cause a cracking (grating)
sound, called crepitation
 Joint swelling (bones around the joints may feel
larger than normal)
 Limited range of motion
 Tenderness when the joint is pressed
 Normal movement is often painful

11. OA treatment plans can involved :
 Exercise
 Weight control
 Rest and joint care
 Nondrug pain relief techniques to control pain
 Complementary and alternative therapies

12.  Decreased ability to perform everyday
activities, such as personal hygiene, household
chores, or cooking
 Decreased ability to walk

13.  Trynot to use a painful
joint at work or during
activities over its limit!