The difference between Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

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I am frequently asked in clinic the difference between these two conditions as they sound very similar. ‘Osteo’ means ‘bone’ and ‘arthritis’ means ‘joint inflammation’, whilst ‘porosis’ means porous with the formation of channels, holes or ‘pores’ within the bone itself.

How to Manage Painful Knee Osteoarthritis

It is important to get an early accurate diagnosis of knee degeneration (which is termed osteoarthritis) as there are some interventions that are either more effective or only suitable in these beginning stages, before there is more advanced joint destruction.