A rheumatologist is type of doctor that specializes in joint disease. They would know the most about osteoarthritis. However, as this condition is very common, primary care physicians would be able to treat it as well (internal medicine/family medicine).
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I think the medical specialist would be a neurologist.
A rheumatologist
That would depend upon how serious the osteoarthritis is and where it is. generally however exercise is seen as a good way to keep the disease under some sort of control. However the amount and type of exercise may need to be taken under the advice of a doctor or physio specialist
Yes any injury to sites that involve the joints can lead to osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is not caused by a lack of calcium. Osteoarthritis is the result of the wearing down of cartilage in the joints of the body and is most prevalent in the big weight bearing joints.