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Overview

Arthritis is joint degeneration that causes pain. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis



Osteoarthritis is the most common type. It is a progressive disorder in which the hyaline cartilage, which allows joints to move (or articulate) freely, degenerates resulting in the destruction of cartilage and the development of conditions such as bone spurs. It occurs in both men and women and is a result of aging. While some people in the...Read the full article