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Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/knee/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee.html

Description: The main problem in osteoarthritis is degeneration of the articular cartilage that covers the joint. This results in areas of the joint where bone rubs against bone. Bone spurs may form around the joint as the body's response.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Myles Clough
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• - Patient Information: Knee: Osteoarthritis

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Added: Fri Jan 11 2002
Last Modified: Mon Aug 21 2006