Dr Shashank Jain
What is arthritis?
Pathological changes in an arthritic joint.
What is arthritis?
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Arthritis is a disease of the joints, marked by pain and swelling. |
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Arthralgia means any pain that affects a joint. |
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The word arthritis means joint inflammation. |
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There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis . |
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Arthritis causes serious disability in many people. |
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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the two major kinds of arthritis. |
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Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a non inflammatory arthritis. |
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis, when it occurs in children, it is called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or Stills disease. |
The following pathological changes occur in an arthritic joint.
Destruction of ends of bone in joint capsule.
Destruction of cartilage which covers tip of bones.
The density of bone also decreases. (osteoporosis).
Decreased joint lubricating fluid. (synovial fluid).
Inflammation of joint lining. (synovial membrane)