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osteoarthritisor osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint diseaseMost common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. Cartilage softens and wears away, and bone grows in its place, distorting the joint's surface and causing pain, stiffness, and limited movement, usually in weight-bearing joints (vertebrae, knees, hips). Treatment may include analgesics, rest, weight loss, corticosteroids, and/or physical medicine and rehabilitation or an exercise program. Hip or knee replacement or surgical removal of unhealthy tissue may be needed. osteoarthritis chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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30) Participants stood barefoot on the osteoarthritic limb in front of a 7. That has inspired researchers in Essen, Germany, to investigate leeches for relieving pain in osteoarthritic knees. Even if there are no underlying problems and your weight is optimal, it is still difficult to predict the potential progression of the osteoarthritic hip joint with or without running. |
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