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Arthritis Center
MedicineNet's Arthritis Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain healthy bones and joints. Get access to various arthritis topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Arthritis includes pain and limited function of joints. It affects men and women, children and adults, young and old. Earlier and accurate diagnosis can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability. Read more ...
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