MYTH	TRUTH
Cold weather makes osteoarthritis worse.	Although it is true that painful joints are sensitive to the weather, there is no proof that long term climates have an effect on the disease itself. So there’s no point moving to another part of the world.
Osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of aging, like gray hair and skin changes	It can happen to young people too, but older people tend to have more significant disabilities
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear to the joints over the years	Although physical trauma plays a part in the onset of osteoarthritis, the real reason an autoimmune reaction in the body is caused microscopic changes in the joint cartilage.
Osteoarthritis cannot be cured	There are many effective treatments for osteoarthritis which will help patients with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the same as osteoporosis.	Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone density, whereas osteoarthritis is the direct opposite, where there is increased bone density and bony growths.