There are many different forms of arthritis. Infact there are 100 different kinds of Arthritis Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body.

Arthritis is the leading cause of, each of which has a different cause. Some common forms of are more prevalent than others.

• Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases in which the body is attacking itself.
• Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
• Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint that results in subsequent inflammation.
• Additionally, there is a less common form of gout that is caused by the formation of rhomboidal shaped crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This form of gout is known as pseudo gout.
• The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease and occurs following trauma to the joint, following an infection of the joint or simply as a result of aging. There is emerging evidence that abnormal anatomy may contribute to early development of osteoarthritis.