Grossly, the kidneys are bean-shaped structures and weigh about 150 g in the male and about 135 g in the female. They are typically 10-12 cm in length, 5-7 cm in width, and 2-3 cm in thickness. The images below further depict kidney anatomy and positioning Renal anatomy, renal fascia.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of a joint erodes (breaks down). Bones begin to rub against each other, causing pain and difficulty moving the joint. Osteoarthritis also can affect nearby bones, which can become enlarged in places. These enlargements are called bone spurs or osteophytes.
Osteoarthritis is one of the only types of arthritis that causes pain within the back. This pain is due to bone loss in the back that causes high levels of inflammation and allows the bones to fracture easily.ou might also like... Osteoarthritis in Young People. 1  Heat therapy â Heat can help to reduce the inflammation and swelling that is causing your pain. 2  Try taking a warm bath or using a heating pad on your back where the pain is radiating from.