arthritis vs arthrosis--Aase

[Guest guest]

Hi Aase,

I think you had mentioned the term arthrosis being used where you

live..(Norway?)

The hand clinic I go to has 'osteo arthrosis', as my diagnosis, rather than

arthritis. I'd never heard of the term before that.

I've search on the internet for an explanation of the difference between them.

Even before reading your note. And *finally* I came across it!!

At http://www.handuniversity.com it says:

Arthritis is a condition in which a joint becomes inflamed--or red, swollen,

hot, and painful.

Degenerative arthritis is a condition in which a joint wears out, usually slowly

over a period of many years. (Doctors sometimes also describe this same

condition as degenerative arthrosis. Some doctors believe that degenerative

arthritis isn't a true arthritis and that the term can cause confusion. The term

arthrosis is used to describe the condition of a worn out joint. The term

arthritis is used to describe true inflammatory conditions such as gout,

infection, and rheumatoid arthritis.)

Now I'm not confused about that any longer.

CindyH- Wisc.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this clarification. My orthopedist has diagnosed me with

arthrosis in my ankle, but I could never quite get him to explain how

it was different from arthritis. It makes sense now.