Cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the bone tips of a joint. Healthy cartilage keeps bones slipping together. It also helps to alleviate mobility. In the case of arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, the upper layer of cartilage begins to disintegrate and erode over time.
This causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together. Friction, joint pain, swelling and loss of motion path
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