Arthrose
Definition: Caused by fibrosis or degeneration of articular cartilage in one or more joints
Symptoms (source)
- Pain and stiffness in one or more joints
- Joint stiffness on rising, lasting less than 30 minutes
- Intermittent pain during strenuous activity is an early symptom
- Joint crepitus (scraping noise)
- Bone enlargement
- Loss of mobility
- Frequent pain during minimal activity and even at rest is a symptom of more advanced arthritis
Arthritis
Definition: A general term to describe any inflammation of a joint
Symptoms of the disease (source)
- Joint and peripheral stiffness on rising, for at least one hour
- Pain and stiffness in more than one joint
- Pain and stiffness upon rising or worsening with immobility
- Reduction of pain and stiffness through physical activity
- Reduced range of motion
- Swollen joint
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