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| What is arthritis? Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of a joint, characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness and redness. Arthritis is not a single disorder but the name of joint disease from a number of causes. Arthritis may involve one joint or many, and can vary in severity from a mild ache and stiffness to severe pain and later, joint deformity. There are many forms of arthritis with osteoarthritis being the most common and rheumatoid arthritis being the most serious form of arthritis. Who has arthritis? Joint: A joint is the point where two bones meet. The joint is composed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. Joints, because of their location and constant use, are prone to stress, injuries and inflammation. Joint Capsule: A joint capsule is the fibrous tissue enclosing a joint. Cartilage: Cartilage is dense, gristle-like connective tissue surrounding joints and capable of withstanding considerable tension and pressure. Cartilage is opaque and has no nerve or blood supply of its own. Synovium: Synovium is the thin membrane surrounding a joint. |
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