OMHC Public Service Announcement

What is Osteoarthritis? More commonly known as "wear and tear," it is

a condition where the natural cushioning between joints (the cartilage)

wears away, causing the bones of joints to rub, and with less cartilage,

the rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased mobility,

and even sometimes bone spurs. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of

arthritis according to Webmd and the Arthritis Foundation; more than 27

million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis, with the knee being one

of the most commonly affected areas. Women are more likely to have

osteoarthritis than men.

The mo...