What is the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis?

This fact sheet discusses the similarities and differences between these conditions. ... Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, degenerative joint disease that often involves the hips, knees, neck, lower back, or small joints of the hands. read more

Although osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are two very different medical conditions with little in common, the similarity of their names causes great confusion. These conditions develop differently, have different symptoms, are diagnosed differently, and are treated differently. read more

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a form of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and the eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Osteoporosis is the loss of bone mass which increases the risk of fractures. read more

• Osteoarthritis is the disease of the joints. Osteoporosis is a disease in the bone. • Osteoarthritis shows symptoms, specially, pain from the onset of disease. Osteoporosis may be asymptomatic till bone fracture occurs in the late stage. read more