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What is osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease with progressive destruction of the cartilage of the major joints of the body. The conditions for the development of osteoarthritis are usually present in early youth. Minor injuries of the joints (knee, hip, hand) can cause abrasion which steadily wears away the cartilage. Over years and decades, [...]