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Osteoarthritis: Definition and Pathology by Yogi dr is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and a leading cause of physical disability in older adults. It involves the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in joints. In primary osteoarthritis, cartilage degeneration occurs with age without an initiating cause, usually affecting a few joints. Secondary osteoarthritis has an underlying cause like injury or is associated with other diseases, and can affect multiple joints. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, crepitus, and limited movement.
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- Yogi dr
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