What is Osteo Arthritis 

Osteoarthritis is also called 'degenerative joint disease' and is very common, especially in the aging population. The joints experience wear and tear after years of heavy use and this can lead to the erosion of the cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each other. Articular Cartilage tends to be found at the end of bones and it allows the joint to move as well as flex easily and smoothly; most importantly, without pain and friction. Cartilage is made of strong and flexible connective tissue is is designed to protect the bone and surrounding joints.  The Articular Cartilage protects the ends of the bones at the joint and can be damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

This condition has more likelihood of developing if you have experienced a chronic injury (for example an ankle sprain or fracture somewhere in your foot) or it can occur over time if you have abnormal foot mechanics, such as high arches. 

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of Arthritis and is a progressive disease that causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joint and the bone beneath it. 

What is a CT scan?
The Doctor may use Computed tomography (CT scan) which is a useful technology, intended to give detailed images of tissues inside the body. Images of Bones, muscles, blood vessels and more can be recorded using cutting edge CT technology.