The HCT, which stands for hematocrit, blood test measures the amount of red blood cells in a blood sample. This test is also referred to as a crit or a PCV, which means packed cell volume. The HCT blood test is usually done as part of a CBC, or complete blood count, blood test.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive form of arthritis characterized by breakdown of the cartilage in joints. Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease and wear and tear arthritis, causes pain in the joints with activity. The knees and the hips are common locations for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is common in people over 60 years of age, but it can affect younger people, particularly where they have had joint injury or joint surgery.
Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK which is also known as âwear and tearâ arthritis or âdegenerative joint diseaseâ. It manifests itself as damage to the surface of the joints.More than 8 million people in the UK have osteoarthritis.his occurs in severe cases of osteoarthritis where the cartilage has degraded to such an extent that it no longer provides any cover for these bones. As these bones rub together they cause each other to wear away and can eventually, distort the shape of the joint.