Osteoarthritis Risk Factors
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Osteoarthritis Ep. 3
Healthy joints can become osteoarthritic because of the body’s failed attempt to repair damaged joint tissues. For most people, this damage can occur when otherwise healthy joints are exposed to heavy workloads over a long period of time.
However, for some individuals whose joints are formed differently or who have experienced a previous joint injury, even normal workloads can accelerate joint damage.
Aside from wear and tear, there are other risk factors. In this health chat learn what those factors are.
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