Musculoskeletal Foot Problems

Osteoarthritis (OA)

This affects the joints by causing mild inflammation, damage to the cartilage and it can cause extra bone growth around the edges of your joints.

These changes can cause pain and reduce the amount of movement in the affected joint. In the lower limb the hip, knee and joint at the base of the big toe are most commonly affected. It more common in women and in adults over the age of 50 years but can affect younger people too.