This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Arthritis, Subject name: Orthopaedics
False about osteoarthritis is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Involves synovial joints, B. Progressive softening of the articular cartilage, C. It is an inflammatory arthritis, D. Marginal osteophytes are produced
C: It is an inflammatory arthritis
Answer: C: It is an inflammatory arthritis 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., It is an inflammatory arthritis o Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder of synovial joints in which there is progressive softening and disintegration of articular cartilage accompanied by new growth of cartilage and bone at the joint margins (osteophytes), cyst formation and sclerosis in the subchondral bone, mild synovitis and capsular fibrosis,o The term osteoarthritis is a misnomer as it is a non-inflammatory condition.o The right term is osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disorder because it is a degenerative wear - and - tear process occuring in joints.