A Severe Type of Osteoarthritis

Erosive osteoarthritis is a severe but uncommon form of the disease.

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Erosive osteoarthritis commonly affects the DIP, PIP and CMC joints in the hands. It can also occur in other joints.
Of the many types of arthritis, the most common one is osteoarthritis. Among people who have osteoarthritis, a small percentage has a severe form of the disease called erosive osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it involves the wearing down of cartilage. Cartilage is the shiny material that covers the ends […]
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