The symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to develop slowly. There may be pain or soreness when one moves certain joints or when one has been inactive for a prolonged period. The affected joints may also be stiff or creaky. Typically, osteoarthritis leads to morning stiffness that resolves in 30 minutes. When osteoarthritis affects the hands, some people develop bony enlargements in the fingers, which may or may not cause pain.
