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Arthritis Collection - Osteoarthritis

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General Overview

Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of articular cartilage in the joints, usually followed by chronic inflammation of the lining of the joint. Healthy cartilage serves as a cushion between the bones in a joint. More

InDepth

Find answers in our in-depth report on osteoarthritis:

Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

Arthroplasty, Knee

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Living With Osteoarthritis (Continued)

Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis

Could dietary supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin help you treat your osteoarthritis? Read here to find out.

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Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

Osteoarthritis

The Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
http://www.nih.gov/niams

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