Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Diagnosis
By Joseph Bennington-Castro
Medically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disorder that develops when cartilage (slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in the joints) wears away, allowing the joints to rub together.
The most commonly affected areas include these joints:
Knees
Hips
Hands and fingers
Spine
Osteoarthritis rarely affects the elbows, wrists, and ankles.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/osteoarthritis/guide/symptoms/
