ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARTHRITIS: DR. HAKEEM OLAOSEBIKAN

CONSULTANT RHEUMATOLOGIST (LASUTH)
"Arthritis" literally means joint inflammation. It is a disease that causes damage in the joints. Joints are places in the body where two bones meet, such as the elbow or knee.

Did you know that some joints naturally wear down as one ages, and lots of people develop arthritis after that normal, lifelong wear and tear?

Did you know that some types of arthritis happen after injuries that damage a joint, and that certain health conditions also cause arthritis?

Did you know that there are many different types of arthritis with different causes and treatments and that in some types, other organs, such as the eyes, heart, or skin, can also be affected?

Did you know that Arthritis can affect any joint, but is most common in people’s Hands and wrists, Knees, Hips, Feet and ankles, Shoulders, and Lower back (lumbar spine)?

Did you know that there are more than 100 different types of arthritis? How many do you know about?