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What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the whole of a joint including bone, cartilage, surrounding soft tissues and muscles. It is a combination of joint degeneration and inflammation. This leads to a reduced ability for the joint to withstand load and move through full range of movement, often leading to the most common symptoms of OA, PAIN and STIFFNESS.