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What is osteoarthritis of the neck?

Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs).

Cervical spondylosis is very common and worsens with age. More than 85% of people older than age 60 are affected by cervical spondylosis.

For most people, cervical spondylosis causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, nonsurgical treatments often are effective.²

What is osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

Osteoarthritis is a condition that destroys the smooth outer covering (articular cartilage) of bone. As the articular cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and rough, and the protective space between the bones gets smaller. During movement, the bones of the joint rub against each other, causing pain; this is often referred to as “bone on bone” arthritis.

There are two joints in the shoulder, and both may be affected by arthritis. One joint is located where the clavicle meets the tip of the shoulder blade. This is called the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The second is where the head of the humerus fits into the scapula and is called the glenohumeral joint.

Osteoarthritis usually affects people over the age of 50 and is more common in the acromioclavicular joint than in the glenohumeral shoulder joint.³

What is osteoarthritis of the back?

Unlike acute, or short-term back pain that lasts a few days to a few weeks chronic back pain is defined as pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial injury or underlying cause of acute low back pain has been treated. About 20 percent of people affected by acute low back pain develop chronic low back pain with persistent symptoms at one year.

One of the causes of low back pain may be Spondylosis, the general degeneration of the spine associated with normal wear and tear that occurs in the joints, discs, and bones of the spine as people get older.⁴

What is osteoarthritis of the hip?

Osteoarthritis is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip.

In osteoarthritis of the hip, the cartilage in the hip joint gradually wears away. The cartilage becomes frayed and rough, and the protective joint space between the bones gets smaller. This can result in bone rubbing on bone. To make up for the lost cartilage, the damaged bones may start to grow outward and form bone spurs (osteophytes).

Because osteoarthritis gradually worsens over time, the sooner you start treatment, the more likely it is that you can lessen its impact on your life. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are treatment options to help you manage pain and stay active.⁵

What is osteoarthritis of the knee?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It most frequently occurs in the hands, hips, and knees.¹

With osteoarthritis, the cartilage and bones within a joint begin to break down. These changes usually develop slowly and get worse over time. Osteoarthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, and can result in disability.

If you’re living with osteoarthritis, you’re not alone. ~654 MILLION individuals (40 years and older) have knee OA in 2020 worldwide.^†