Changes in the joint

 Arthrosis refers to joint changes resulting from cartilage breakdown surpassing its synthesis.

• • Over time, cartilage may fray, crack, and eventually disappear, leading to bone-on-bone contact.
  • Inflammation may cause swelling and increased heat in affected joints.
  • While cartilage lacks pain receptors, bone involvement can cause pain.
  • Soft tissues like ligaments and muscles around the joint can also be affected, leading to increased pain.
  • Excessive joint laxity may occur, prompting compensatory muscle tightening and further pain.