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ShareOsteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, and sometimes referred to as "arthrosis" or "osteoarthrosis"), is a condition in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints.
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As the bone surfaces become less well protected by cartilage, the patient experiences pain upon weight bearing, including walking and standing.
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