Lewy body disease is caused by the degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain. The name comes from the presence of abnormal spherical structures, called Lewy bodies, which develop inside nerve cells. It is thought that these may contribute to the death of the brain cells.
Osteoarthritis can range from mild to severe. The pain associated with osteoarthritis can be significant and it usually is made worse by movement. Osteoarthritis can be limited to one joint or start in one joint usually the knee, hip, hand, foot or spine or it can involve a number of joints.
1 Injury â Significant injury, such as ligament damage, can eventually lead to osteoarthritis. 2  Age â Osteoarthritis is more common among the elderly, but even young adults can develop osteoarthritis.  Gender â Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis.