Is It Normal To Have Osteoarthritis In All Body Parts?
- Osteoarthritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Inside a joint, a tissue called cartilage cushions the joint and prevents the bones from rubbing against each other. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of a joint erodes (breaks down). Bones begin to rub against each other, causing pain and difficulty moving the joint. Osteoarthritis also can affect nearby bones, which can become enlarged in places. These enlargements are called bone spurs or osteophytes.
Although the term arthritis means joint inflammation, there...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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