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How are arthritis and osteoarthritis different?
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See details: There are over a hundred types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is just one of them.
Answered 2/26/2014
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Osteoarthritis is a : Common degenerative problem of cartilage and joints. Simply stated it is wear and tear to a point that the joint no longer can keep up with depositing fresh cartilage and the joint space thins, bone becomes exposed and pailful, bone spurs and deformity may ensue. And it starts to hurt. Arthritis comes in many forms, osteo is just one type.
Answered 12/29/2013
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