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ARTHRITIS

Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints. The different names for arthritis – osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis – refers to the different causes of the inflammation. Osteoarthritis is caused by degeneration of the joints due to wear and tear. While Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by a dysfunctional immune system.

Commonest Joints Affected by Arthritis

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