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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

- A chronic systemic degenerative disease characterized by inflammation of the connective tissues and manifested primarily in and around peripheral joints.
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Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

- A chronic degenerative disease process occurring primarily in the hips and knees and characterized by deterioration of the joint cartilage, formation of new bone in subchondral areas and joint margins, and joint hypertrophy.
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