Is there a cure for osteoarthritis?

t is mainly caused as a result of breaking down of joint-cartilages. Certain metabolic, hereditary or mechanical reasons lead to the loss of cartilages. Some of the factors that lead to primary osteoarthritis are:

• Family history
• Joint injuries
• Excessive stress on the joints
• Recurring use of joints
• Being obese

Osteoarthritis is often related to the wear and tear of joints and therefor is often but not always related to old age. it is however a result of aging. Degenerative Arthritis is also secondary in nature. Secondary OA could result as an outcome of other conditions or diseases like:

• Diabetes
• Joint injuries from accidents
• Obesity
• Joint disorders
• Inflammatory diseases
• Joint infections
• Deterioration of ligaments
• Wilson's disease