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Osteoarthritis Teaching 460

Osteoarthritis
Instructed patient about how when suffering from osteoarthritis the weight-bearing larger joints, including those of the hips, knees, neck and lower spine are the most commonly affected. The small finger joints and hands can be involved too.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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