Patient/caregiver was educated on the risk factors and causes for osteoarthritis as follows: Older age: Osteoarthritis is a condition, mainly due to the wear and tear of joint over the years. So, the more the age, the higher the risk for wear and tear, and so is the chance for development of osteoarthritis. Obesity: Individuals who are grossly overweight and with highly disproportionate weight to their height are at increased risk for presentation with osteoarthritis. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis as follows: Warmth and redness Chemicals from the white cells and damaged joint tissues can contribute to relaxation and dilation of blood vessels in and around the joint, resulting in more blood flow to the joint. Increased blood flow results in warmth and redness to the involved joint. Swelling Chemicals released as part of inflammatory process contribute to relaxation and dilation of blood vessels in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis as follows: Pain and tenderness Loss of articular cartilage results in the exposure of bone ends, which rub against each other during movement in the joint. This rubbing of the bone ends lead to bone remodeling, pain, and inflammation in the joint involved. White blood cells, which are protective and fight against any infecting organisms, increasingly migrate to the affected joint as part of inflammatory [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis as follows: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis involving the major weightbearing joints, such as, knee, hip, spine, and shoulder. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis in senior citizens and is the result of progressive wear and tear of the joint over the years. Osteoarthritis also has serious bearing with the nature of job due to the wear and tear on the joint, while [...]