During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera called an "arthroscope" into your damaged joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoarthritis, also known as "wear and tear" arthritis, occurs when the cartilage that cushions and protects the ends of your bones gradually wears away. This leads to pain and stiffness that worsens over time, making it difficult to do daily activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
As we age, our bones are affected by genetics, nutrition, exercise, and hormonal loss. Although we cannot change our genes, there are many things we can do to improve bone strength, such as managing our diet and activity level.| orthoinfo.aaos.org