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Osteoarthritis of the thumb, X-ray
X-ray of the hand of a 55 year old man with severe osteoarthritis (red) of the thumb. Osteoarthritis (or arthrosis) is a common degenerative disease characterised by a loss of the cartilage that lines the joints between bones. This leads to pain, swelling and occasionally may result in the loss of function of the affected joint. Treatment typically involves painkillers and physical therapy to manage the symptoms., by DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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