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Can there be any prevention for arthritis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

For degenerative!: Inflammatory arthritis is hereditary in some cases, and others not. You cannot prevent these. However, you can help avoid degenerative arthritis of your joints by not becoming overweight. You need to minimize risk of joint damage by avoiding traumatic joints activities. Do not smoke, which helps precipitate djd! wear good footwear that buffers shock! remain flexible.

Answered 10/3/2017

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