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What causes arthritis in the lower back?
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Osteoarthritis: Most commonly degenerative disc disease related to osteoarthritis. A small percentage of patients can have back arthritis related to inflammation as in ankylosing spondylitis and related disorders.
Answered 9/28/2016
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More than one type: In simple categories there is inflammatory and non inflammatory . Your evaluation will help clarify your type and let you know how you got it.
Answered 3/26/2013
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