| 1. | Merck Frosst Canada - Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
| | Although we still have a lot to learn about the causes of knee osteoarthritis, a number of predisposing factors are associated with it :... |
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| 2. | Merck Frosst Canada - Osteoarthritis of the Hip |
| | Although we still have a lot to learn about the causes of osteoarthritis of the hip, we do know that it is more common in people over the age of 45, after a joint injury caused by an accident, sports injury or physical labour, under certain hereditary conditions, or as a result of certain diseases that change the characteristics of the cartilage or the shape of the joint.... |
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| 3. | Merck Frosst Canada - Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints |
| | Although we still have a lot to learn about the causes of hand osteoarthritis, there is a significant family predisposition and it is more common in women over the age of 45. This type of osteoarthritis may occur after one or more injuries, or as a result of certain rare diseases that change the characteristics of the cartilage.... |
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| 4. | Merck Frosst Canada - Osteoarthritis of the Base of the Thumb |
| | The joint may become deformed, larger, and lose its mobility.Although we still have a lot to learn about the causes of osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb, some predisposing factors are associated with it :. Instability of the joint leading to osteoarthritis in the long-term. |
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