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Arthroses

Arthroses Definition Joint degeneration with involvement of cartilage and deformation of the joints. A distinction is made between primary and secondary forms of osteoarthritis. The latter are usually caused by overloading, also due to misalignment, obesity, heavy work, age, etc., but also occur ...

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