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What is the difference between ra (rheumatoid arthritis) and oa (osteoarthritis)?
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Too many to mention: Ra is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of large and small joints in all extremities. Oa is more of a wear and tear type of arthritis. There are numerous other differences.
Answered 4/5/2013
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