Ageing joints and osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the joints. Cartilage covering the ends of the bones gradually roughens and becomes thin, preventing the joint from moving as smoothly as it should. Whilst not an inevitable consequence of ageing, osteoarthritis is associated with ageing and usually starts from the late 40s onwards.
In this video, Mark Wilkinson, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Sheffield, and a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the NHS, discusses the causes and symptoms of osteoarthritis and explains some of the treatments that are available for this condition.
Do you know anybody that suffers from osteoarthritis? Is this a condition that you worry about?
The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
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