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Osteoarthritis, also simply known as OA, is a potentially debilitating condition caused by wear and tear on the joints. Unlike other forms of arthritis brought on by everything from autoimmune conditions to excessive uric acid buildup, osteoarthritis is brought on by daily stress to the joints. This stress eventually causes the cartilage that cushions joints…
According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most common form of the disease is osteoarthritis, which affects 27 million people in the United States. The disease is characterized as the wearing down of protective cartilage within the joint. When cartilage is worn down, the result is friction–causing…
Arthritis is a common ailment that can alter the cartilage in the joints and cause pain, immobility, swelling, and stiffness. Because arthritis is a broad definition for the more than 100 diseases that affect the skeletal and muscle systems – most commonly, the joints – saying you have arthritis provides enough details of your ailment…
