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Apr 27, 2012

Knee Pain

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is a common. Sometimes, it occurs acutely, such as when someone falls and tears a ligament. Other times, its onset is slow, due to strain on muscles or ligaments from repetitive motion. It can also come and go, such as when people have bursitis. Sometimes, however, it lasts longer and can become chronic. In most cases of chronic knee pain, it is due to osteoarthritis.

Published in Common Conditions
Apr 27, 2012

Osteoarthritis

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis. It is a pain condition marked by inflammation of the joints. The inflammation causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint of the body.

Published in Arthritis
Apr 27, 2012

Arthritis

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is a common pain condition marked by inflammation of the joints. The inflammation causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. Arthritis can occur at any joint of the body.

There are different types of arthritis. The two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Published in Arthritis

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