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Arthritis Definition
Common names:
  • Arthritis
  • Joint Arthritis
A person with arthritis has inflammation of a joint, which results in swelling, pain and redness of the joint. Images

Common causes of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Injuries and infections may also cause septic arthritis.
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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