It refers to more than 100 different diseases, which usually affect the area in or around joints, such as muscles and tendons. ... Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but is most common in the hands, feet, spine, and in large, weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees. ... RA occurs most often in the same joints on both sides of the body, such as the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, and feet. ...

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It refers to more than 100 different diseases, which usually affect the area in or around joints, such as muscles and tendons. ... Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but is most common in the hands, feet, spine, and in large, weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees. ... RA occurs most often in the same joints on both sides of the body, such as the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, and feet. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

There are over 100 different types of arthritis, each of which has different causes and effects. ... It is most common in hands, feet, spine, and in large, weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. ...

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• Grade Level: High School