Study unveils 13 genes that increase the risk of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition in which cartilage—the protective cushioning between the joints—gradually breaks down. The progressive joint disease, which affects more than 32 million people in the United States, can eventually cause bone-on-bone friction, joint stiffness, and pain with every movement.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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