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Osteoarthritis - InDepth

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common form of arthritis.

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Review Date: 2/27/2020  

Reviewed By: Diane M. Horowitz, MD, Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Northwell Health, Great Neck, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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