Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis.
Osteoarthritis results from overuse of joints. It can be the consequence of demanding sports,obesity, or aging. If you were an athlete or dancer in high school or college, you may be wondering why your knee or hip aches when you climb out of bed in the morning. Ask your doctor about osteoarthritis. It can strike earlier in life with athletes or those who suffered an injury in young adulthood. Osteoarthritis in the hands is frequently inherited and often happens in middle-aged women.
