An Official Journal of Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
ISSN:1897-2276
e-ISSN: 2449-9145
Editorial Office, Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma Surgery and Related Research, Poland
Editorial
Joint Space Narrowing: Osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Author(s):
Jennifer Stewart*
In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Joint Space Narrowing (JSN) may be a symptom of (primary) osteoarthritis that
gets worse with age. Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) experience gradual impairment as a result of joint
deterioration. The cartilage in joints allows joints to move freely and absorb impact. Ageing further deteriorates the
cartilage in the joints and it starts to become worn, especially in your knees, hips, and hands. Conditions including
Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint space constriction. Various rheumatic disorders,
such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, erosive osteoarthritis, gout, or systemic lupus
erythematosus, can cause joint space constriction.. Read More»
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