Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, causing the joints between bones to become inflamed. Learn all about the causes of osteoarthritis and what treatment is available to relieve the symptoms.

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There are several stretches for osteoarthritis of the hip, including the hip flexor stretch. Learn more about stretches for osteoarthritis of the hip from this article.

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Treatment for multilevel degenerative osteoarthritis includes both medical and nonmedical intervention. Learn more about how to cope with multilevel degenerative osteoarthritis from this article.

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Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip gradually increase over time and typically include joint pain, stiffness and tenderness. Learn more about symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip from this article.

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There are several foods you should avoid if you have osteoarthritis, including foods high in saturated fat. Learn more about the worst foods for osteoarthritis from this article.

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Bi-compartmental osteoarthritis involves deterioration of the knee joint in both the medial and lateral compartments. Learn more about bi-compartmental osteoarthritis from this article.

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Medial compartment osteoarthritis involves deterioration of the knee cartilage. Learn more about medial compartment osteoarthritis from this article.

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Osteoarthritis causes joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Learn more about the system of the body that is affected by osteoarthritis from this article.

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Osteoarthritis is the result of erosion of your joints, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder. Learn more about the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis from this article.

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