Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage between joints breaks down, leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. The degenerative condition mostly affects the hands, spine and joints in the hips, knees and ankles and is most likely to develop in people aged over 45 years. Affecting almost one in 10 Australians, it is a leading cause of knee and hip replacement surgery.
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