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Osteoarthritis Slideshow: An Overview and Visual Guide to OA Osteoarthritis Slideshow: An Overview and Visual Guide to OA
Also called 'wear and tear' arthritis or degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the progressive breakdown of the joints' natural shock absorbers causing pain, stiffness and discomfort.
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