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Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip after Joint Injury
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
In osteoarthritis, the cartilage of joints degenerates, making joint movement limited and painful. People with osteoarthritis report a history of joint injury more often than people without osteoarthritis. It is possible, however, that people with osteoarthritis may not actually have had previous joint injuries more …
