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Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes inflammation of one or more joints in the body and is the most common form of arthritis. It affects more than 27 million people, making it a leading cause of disability in American adults.

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Pain

Pain is a universal human experience. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage...  More »

Joint Pain

Joints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. Joint pain is a common complaint, and does not typically require a hospital visit. Arthritis is  More »

Knee Pain

Knee pain is a frequent ailment that can be experienced by older adults, young adults, and children. This type of body pain may take place immediately after an injury, or it may appear as an extension of a chronic medical condition. The amount of  More »

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