Osteoarthritis is (osteoarthritis) also known as degenerative osteoarthritis, is a common disease. It is a common disease in which degenerative changes occur in the cartilage of the joints and bone spurs form at the edges of the joints. Osteoarthritis is most common in the elderly, and as the average human life expectancy increases, the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing. It is a serious impediment to work and is the second most common cause of labor loss after age 50, after heart disease. The incidence is particularly high in Western countries, accounting for 2.3% of outpatient cases. The clinical manifestations are pain and limited movement of the joints, most commonly in the knee, shoulder, hip, distal interphalangeal and wrist joints. It is best in the knee joint, which is characterized by enlargement, swelling, pain and limitation in extension and flexion, and pain and limitation in going up and down stairs. This type of pain is caused by overworking and overuse of the joints when young, and manifests itself in old age. Activity reduction or less stair climbing will improve. In contrast, osteoarthritis of the fingers can easily be confused with wind-like guan, which mainly manifests as morning stiffness, pain, swelling and limited movement of the fingers, and finally stiffness of the joints, which affects daily activities. Therefore, osteoarthritis is a disabling disease that requires early diagnosis, early treatment and early rehabilitation. It is important to slow down its development process and preserve the function of the joint as much as possible. Treatment such as oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, intra-articular injection of artificial joint fluid, arthroscopy, osteotomy and orthopedic, artificial joint replacement, etc.
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