Osteoarthritis is a ____ disease.

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Osteoarthritis:
It is a degenerative disease caused because of the wear and tear of joints when they are overused.
It occurs due to ageing, injury or even heredity.
It usually happens after middle age.
Knees, hips, feet and spine are the most common parts affected by it.
Final answer: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease.

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