Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoarthritis, such as: gastrointestinal bleeding and stress ulcers, among others.
Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoarthritis, such as: acute inflammation and permanent loss of joint function, among others.
Taught that Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory joint disease.
Taught that, in Osteoarthritis, the cartilage, which protects the ends of bones, is worn away.
Taught that Osteoarthritis can affect all mobile joints, especially weight-bearing joints.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: obesity, trauma and genetic tendency, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: advancing age, poor body posture and metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: aching pain that increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: stiffness upon rising and fatigue, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: heberdens nodes (nodular bony enlargements within the joint).
