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What About Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is much more common than bone cancer and is an important cause of knee problems.
It develops when the structures within a joint gradually change, including loss or deterioration of cartilage.
People may experience:
- Knee pain during activity
- Stiffness
- Reduced range of motion
- Swelling
- Grinding or clicking sensations
Over time, the bone surfaces can change as the joint degenerates.
However, an osteoarthritic knee does not look identical to the
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