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Name of the medical condition and other names that it’s been known by • Osteoarthritis • Degenerative joint disease • OA What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is a condition that affects the joints in your body. It happens when the cartilage, the smooth, protective tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, wears down over time. This causes the bones to rub against each other, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. Cartilage acts like a cushion i