Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis

Patients often confuse Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. They are two very different conditions. The following is a quick comparison: Osteoarthritis (Degeneration of cartilage at joints)o Painfulo Cause unknown but occurs with aging, prior trauma and geneticso Mainly joints of hands, knees, hips and spineo Worse in obese peopleo Calcium does not helpo Swelling