Osteoarthritis - Causes - Basic Information on Osteoarthritis

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away. Take our Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz.

Cause, diagnosis, treatments, and health impact of osteoarthritis from the American College of Rheumatology.