Cartilage Flashcards

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Difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

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Osteoarthritis:
Age-related, mechanical failure of the articulate cartilage, narrowing of join space, bone rubs against bone

RA:
Autoimmune disease, inflammation of synovial membrane, thickening of join capsule (bone then cartilage damage)

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