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Cartilage being worn away is a major part of the symptoms of arthritis in the joints, However it is not the cause of Arthritis. A lack of cartilage is a part of arthritis.

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cartilage breakdown Or arthritis.


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Can rheumatoid arthritis affect the xiphoid process?

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