Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease. The condition is however not included in the PMB regulations. Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Other risk factors of the condition include older age, gender, obesity, joint injuries and trauma, work related repetitive stress on the joint, genetics / inherited tendency, bone deformities and other conditions such as gout or diabetes mellitus.
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