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By Mr Philip Mitchell
10.08.17
Rheumatologist
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis explained
Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from arthritis. Often misunderstood as a disease in itself, arthritis actually refers to joint pain, degeneration, or disease. Arthritis affects all age groups, including children. We take a look at two of the most common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.