What type of arthritis do I have?

The term arthritis means inflammation of the joint. There are many different types of arthritis with the two most recognized being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is known as the "wear and tear" type of arthritis. It is common in the weight bearing joints of the body such as hips, knees and lumbar spine.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that affects multiple joints throughout the body. It is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself.
Osteoarthritis is by far the most common type and is becoming a much bigger social issue as the general population ages.