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Does my guitar and bass playing raise my chance for developing arthritis?
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Yes: Usually wear and tear type(osteoarthritis) of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows, carpal tunnel syndrome will be the most common. It takes years tho.
Answered 12/31/2011
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