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What is the definition of osteoarthritis?
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a painful condition due to cartilage breakdown and overgrowth of brone
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True or false: age, genetics, and obesity are all factors that increase the risk for osteoarthritis
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True - occupation, gender, and ethnicity also play roles in increased risk as well
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True or false: most of the time that osteoarthritis is diagnosed there is no documented cause
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True - primary osteoarthritis has no known cause and is divided into localized, generalized, and erosive forms.
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True or false: osteoarthritis is characterized by a decrease in synovial fluid
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True - it is also accompanied by bone spurs and cartilage pieces may be found in joints as well
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What are the (4) most common locations for osteoarthritis?
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Hips
Knees Hands Spine |
