Osteoarthritis
What is it? A degenerative joint disease, mainly affecting weight bearing joints. Characterised by a slowly progressing stiffness. Pathology Softening of articular cartilage Thinning of cartilage Formation of cavities which expose underlying bone Fragments of bone shed into joint space Bony sclerosis (abnormal hardening on bone) Bony cyst and osteophyte formation at joint margins Inflammation […]