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Osteoarthritis in the UK: A Closer Look

Stannah Osteoarthritis in the UK A closer look Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, commonly causing stiffness and pain in the joints. When a sufferer develops osteoarthritis the cartilage covering the ends of bones within the joint wears thin and the bone below often thickens. The surfaces within the joints become damaged and result in restricted natural movement and often a grating sensation. In severe cases, joints can have very little remaining cartilage and result in severe discomfort for sufferers. Osteoarthritis is most commonly found in women 8,000,000 people in the UK suffer from osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is most commonly found in people over 50 years old 75% Of people over 50 years old have osteoarthritis 95% of hip replacements carried out in the UK are as a result of osteoarthritis The average cost of a hip replacement £7,350 Key symptoms Neck • Stiffness when turning head Elbow • Neck pain after sleeping • Pain between forearm and shoulder • Muscle spasms in the neck • Difficulty straightening the arm • Pain when carrying heavy objects Hips • Difficulty moving hip joints Lower-back • Heightened pain when walking Pain when bending or lifting • Pain in the groin area Stiffness after exercise Pain in the hips and legs Hands • Difficulty performing manual tasks • Stiff, swollen and painful fingers • Bumps in finger and thumb joints Knees • Painful knees when walking • Difficulty when walking up stairs • Difficulty putting weight on the joint Feet • Swelling in the big toe joint • Reduced ability to bear weight • Tenderness in foot or ankle area Source: http://www.niams.nih.gov http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/

Osteoarthritis in the UK: A Closer Look

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As a brand that works hard to empathize with customers who suffer from osteoarthritis, Stannah Stairlifts are continuously making efforts to better understand the challenges our customers face often o...

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