Patient/caregiver was educated on the signs and symptoms of arthritis as follows: Irrespective to the cause of inflammation in the joint, the basic signs and symptoms of all joint inflammation are the same. Individuals with arthritis present with one or more of the following features: Pain and tenderness - Inflammation is a protective response to tissue injury. White blood cells can offer the needed protection by releasing some chemicals in the involved joint. These chemicals [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the pathophysiology of arthritis as follows: Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. This can involve bigger joints, such as, hip, knee, ankle and also smaller joints, such as, joints in the fingers and toes. Depending on the cause of inflammation, arthritis can be of various types, as follows: Osteoarthritis – osteoarthritis is secondary to wear and tear of the joints. It mainly happens in the weight bearing joints, with obesity, overweight, [...]