Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Arthritic joints occur when there is a loss or damage to cartilage. This loss of shock absorption causes inflammation and pain. For effective relief form osteoarthritis related pain and movement limitations, call 954-476-9494 or request an appointment online for compassionate orthopedic care from Dr. Lazar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Plantation, Florida.
About Osteoarthritis
While osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your knees, hands, hips, feet, and spine. OA commonly occurs after the age of 40 and gradually worsens over time.
While no cure exists, treatments are available that can relieve pain and help you remain active. Taking steps to actively manage your osteoarthritis may help you gain control over your symptoms.
Common symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
- Pain, tenderness, or stiffness in your joint
- Loss of flexibility in your joint
- Bone spurs, which are extra bits of bone that feel like hard lumps and may form around the affected joint
Learn more about osteoarthritis in our Patient Education Library.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Arthritic joints occur when there is a loss or damage to cartilage. This loss of shock absorption causes inflammation and pain. For effective relief form osteoarthritis related pain and movement limitations, call 954-476-9494 or request an appointment online for compassionate orthopedic care from Dr. Lazar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Plantation, Florida.
About Osteoarthritis
While osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your knees, hands, hips, feet, and spine. OA commonly occurs after the age of 40 and gradually worsens over time.
While no cure exists, treatments are available that can relieve pain and help you remain active. Taking steps to actively manage your osteoarthritis may help you gain control over your symptoms.
Common symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
- Pain, tenderness, or stiffness in your joint
- Loss of flexibility in your joint
- Bone spurs, which are extra bits of bone that feel like hard lumps and may form around the affected joint
Learn more about osteoarthritis in our Patient Education Library.
Go back to Our Specialties main page