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Osteoarthritis: What Do You Need to Know?
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If your joints often feel stiff and painful, particularly first thing in the morning or after a long period of rest, you might be suffering from more than general aches and pains. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis, affects about 27 million Americans. It occurs very commonly in people over 65, but can affect people of any age. Thankfully, the right treatment can help you manage osteoarthritis so that you can live a healthy and active life.
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis usually affects the knee, hip, or hand joints.
• Roughly half of all adults will develop knee osteoarthritis during their lives.
• About a quarter of adults will develop hip osteoarthritis by age 85.
• 1 in 12 people over 60 have hand osteoarthritis.
Other areas where osteoarthritis develops include the feet, lower back, and shoulders.
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