What is osteoarthritis?

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What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disorder, which manifests as a failure of a diarthrodial joint. Often described as “wear and tear”, osteoarthritis, involves a complex degeneration of the joints.
In fact the main problem in osteorathritis is the degeneration of the articular cartilage that covers the joint.

   

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