Spine and Arthritis

What is osteoarthritis of the spine?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting an estimated 27 million Americans. This disease is caused by the deterioration of cartilage. This is the smooth, elastic tissue that protects joints and provides the lubrication necessary for normal joint function.

Osteoarthritis can affect different joints in the body, such as those in the:

• hands
• knees
• hips
• spine

OA of the spine specifically affects the facet joints, the cartilage between the bones that make up the spine, and the ligaments in the spine.

As you age, the cartilage coating the facet joints can slowly wear away. Your invertebral discs are made primarily of water. These discs can dehydrate as you grow older. This can cause the discs in your spine to narrow and put increased pressure on facet joints.

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