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osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis degenerative joint disease oa or osteoarthrosis is a form of arthritis caused by inflammation breakdown and the eventual loss of cartilage in the joints the cartilage wears down over time
But in general, heredity is not a major reason for osteoarthritis. In some people, osteoarthritis may be triggered by another disease, for example, Paget's disease. Although the main cause of osteoarthritis is known to be weakened bone, joint, and muscle metabolism, the precise causal mechanisms are still unknown.