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Here's information about osteoarthritis of the hand, from what causes it to how it can be treated and how the pain can be managed. Spinal Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine). Osteoarthritis of the spine is a breakdown of the cartilage of the joints and discs in the neck and lower back. Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Shoulder). Your risk of developing osteoarthritis of the shoulder with its pain and physical limitations increases with age.
Arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint.. In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, the inflammation arises because the smooth covering (articular cartilage) on the ends of bones become damaged or worn. Osteoarthritis is usually found in one, usually weightbearing, joint.In other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of a disease process that affects the entire body.Some other types of arthritis are: seronegative spondyloarthropathies, crytalline deposition diseases, and septic arthritis.he most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It results from overuse, trauma, or the degeneration of the joint cartilage that takes place with age. Osteoarthritis is often more painful in joints that bear weight, such as the knee, hip, and spine, rather than in the wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints.