Arthritis and its related conditions affect 40 million people in the United States. Two Types of Arthritis Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are two different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is also known by other names such as degenerative joint disease, arthrosis, osteoarthrosis, or hypertrophic arthritis.
Arthritis commonly occurs in the finger joints, base of the big toe, hips, knees, and spine.
It is a chronic condition, meaning that it is long-lasting and without cure. However, the aches, pains, and stiffness caused by arthritis can be managed through proper treatment programs. Arthritis Differs from Bursitis, Tendinitis, Myofascial Pain Arthritis affects the cartilage covering the bone, the synovium lining the joint, and the joint itself. Bursitis, tendinitis, and myofascial pain affect the tissues that surround the joints. Tissues such as the bursa, muscle, and tendons swell to cause severe and sudden pain.