My Aunt Helen once said to me "Sooner or later ole Uncle Arthur-Itis will get you." She lived to be 99 years old, so apparently Aunt Helen was able to hold Uncle Arthur at bay.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common medical conditions, affecting an estimated 15.8 million Americans. Usually it is chronic and occurs when the cartilage erodes that normally cushions the joint and protects it from impact. As bone rubs against bone, a person will feel pain and have difficulty moving the joint. Osteoarthritis can range from mild to severe and age is a leading risk factor.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain and swelling, limited flexibility, grinding sensation with joint motion, and numbness or tingling in an extremity.

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