Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms and ManagementAbout This Hardback Osteoarthritis is a kind of joint disease which is caused by breakdown of the cartilage of joints and the underlying bone. Stiffness and joint pain are experienced initially only after exercise, but these gradually become constant over time. Joint swelling, weakness and numbness in arms and legs, decreased range of motion, etc. may also occur. Unlike other forms of arthritis, only the joints are affected in osteoarthritis, such as