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Osteoarthritis is wear and tear as you age. Rheumatoid Arthritis is one type of an auto-immune disease, which can effect as young as infants.

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What is the condition of is commly known as wear-and-tear arthritis?

Osteoarthritis


Wear and tear arthritis?

The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is osteoarthritis.


The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear and tear arthritis is?

Osteoarthritis or non inflammatory arthritis.


What is the arthritis that is commonly known as the wear-and-tear arthritis?

Osteoarthritis is generally referred to as non inflammatory or wear and tear arthritis. as this type of arthritis is more likely to be the result of trauma and the test of time.


What is Osseo arthritis is it different from osteao arthritis?

What is Osseo arthritis is it different from osteao arthritis?Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis or non inflammatory arthritisit is the it is usually associated with wear and tear and trauma to the joints.


What type of arthritis is most common in the elderly?

Osteoarthritis, which is a non inflammatory form of arthritis and is often associated with the effects of wear and tear on the joints.


Which type of arthritis is generally considered a noninflammatory type of arthritis?

Osteo arthritis, which is not caused by inflamation but by wear and tear truama, misalignment of joints and such.


What type of arthritis developes when joint cartilage wears out?

All arthritis involves the destruction or wearing of joint cartilage, However the form of arthritis that is described as the wear and tear joint disease is known as osteoarthritis.


How do arthritis arise?

In most cases the exact cause of arthritis is not understood. it can be started of by trauma, wear and tear, autoimmune problems, virus or bacteria but it is not under stood how it happens.


Can you get arthritis in Pip joint of your thumb?

Yes, arthritis can occur in the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb, which is commonly referred to as the Pip joint. This condition can result from wear and tear (osteoarthritis) or autoimmune processes (rheumatoid arthritis). Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and decreased range of motion in the thumb. If you suspect arthritis in this joint, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and management.


What are the causes of knee injuries?

Arthritis may develop from an auto-immune disorder, known as rheumatoid arthritis, or may be caused by the gradual wear and tear of the joint, known as osteoarthritis.


What is a basic description for arthritis?

A basic description for arthritis would be a situation where the cartilage in joints is compromised by wear and tear trauma or immune reaction which almost invariably is accompanied by joint stiffness and pain.