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Could you get osteoarthritis at a young age?
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Yes: It is possible to get osteoarthritis at a young age.
Answered 1/4/2013
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Osteoarthritis.: Yes, OA can occur at younger ages, related to the stresses placed upon the body. OA is a wear-and-tear type of condition, and some people wear down their joints earlier than others, related to their physicality.
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