Cedar Rapids, IA

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I have severe oa. my ortho doc showed me my xrays and i cannot believe how my small thin knee caps are aligned on outside of bone. what causes this?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 50 years experience

Wear and tear: Heredity and wear and tear for the joints are the usual causes. You may visit this site for more info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351925

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