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Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage (a tough, but flexible spongy tissue at the ends of bones in the affected joint) doesnât work as well as it should, this causes the ends of bones glide against each other with more friction. This joint disease manifests itself by generating some symptoms.n diagnosing OA, physical examination is usually the first step. In this procedure, your doctor will closely evaluate and examine the affected joint physically through symptoms that appear. The following are some major concern that will be closely evaluated in physical examination: 1  The level of jointâs range motion!
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis to affect the knees and usually occurs in the middle-aged and the elderly. Once osteoarthritis develops, the joint cartilage will gradually wear away whereas with rheumatoid arthritis, the joint cartilage wears away more quickly and can occur at any age.