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RA vs OA

The two types of arthritis that are commonly confused are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. So what’s the difference?

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis most commonly involves the larger weight bearing joints (such as the spine, hips and knees). It usually presents later in life (over 50 years) and is the result of wear and tear of the joints. This process involves wearing down of the cartilage which sits within the joint space. Osteoarthritis is hence part of our normal aging process, like our grey hair!!

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a process that commonly affects the hands and feet. It usually presents between 30-40 years of age and is the result of our body’s immune system attacking the outer lining of our joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is therefore not part of the normal aging process but rather a disease process.

So to summaries osteoarthritis is a normal ageing process that predominantly affects large weight bearing joints whilst rheumatoid arthritis is a disease process which predominantly affect the hands and feet.

22nd September 2011 Conditions

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Osteoarthritis

Opening hours

Christmas 2021: Closed from 20th December 2021 until 3rd January 2022.
Monday:          9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday:          9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday:    9am - 4.30pm
Thursday:        9am - 4.30pm
Friday:              9am - 4.30pm
Saturday:         9am - 4.30pm
Sunday:                  Closed
Bank Hoildays:     Closed

Appointment and Fees

Adults (18yrs and older)
Initial Appointment £69
Follow up £49
Children (0-18yrs)
Initial Appointment £59
Follow up £39
Initial appointments are between 60 - 90mins (dependent on complexity) but please allow 90mins in your diary.
Follow up appointments are 45mins long.

Contact us

Whittlesey Osteopaths
14 Market Place
Whittlesey
PE7 1AB

Tel: 01733 785214

Email: info@whittlesey-osteopaths.com

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