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Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. Joints are places in the body where bones come together, such as the knees, wrists, fingers, toes, and hips. Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
All of these effects result in pain, stiffness and trouble moving the joint, and inflammation. Osteoarthritis is most frequently diagnosed in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Osteoarthritis differs from another type of arthritis called rheumatoid arthritis. Although they are both forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis require different treatments.