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Osteoarthritis Learning Center

 
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Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) causes inflammation of one or more joints in the body and is the most common form of arthritis.

It affects more than 27 million people, making it a leading cause of disability in American adults. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent the onset of osteoarthritis.

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    Understanding Osteoarthritis

    Living with osteoarthritis can be painful. Learn how to ease symptoms and manage the disease.

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Osteoarthritis News

Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis

Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new test that can detect and predict osteoarthritis before patients experience symptoms was developed by analyzing the joints of dogs with arthritis. Osteoarthrit...

 
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