Arthritis means inflammation of joints and its most common form is osteoarthritis. This disease is often referred as the condition of the elderly and it is true that the percentage of patients increases sharply with age.
There are more men achieved before the age of 45 years and beyond that age instead found more women. In North America millions of people suffering from these diseases and almost 80% of people over age 50 are affected in one form or another.
The body parts most often affected are the hands and joints have to bear more weight, such as knees, hips and spine. (more…)
