Orthopaedic surgeon lists five signs joint pain may be arthritis

Joint pain is often brushed off in Indian homes as just a part of ageing, but it can signal arthritis, says Dr Rajesh Srinivas, orthopaedic surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. Arthritis covers a group of inflammatory conditions that cause pain and stiffness in joints. He outlines five warning signs that help separate a passing ache from a condition needing diagnosis.