Osteoarthritis - Osteoarthritis quiz

Osteoarthritis

How much do you know about osteoarthritis?

Try our quiz and see how you score.

1. Osteoarthritis is caused by your joints wearing out with old age

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2. You can get osteoarthritis in any joint

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3. Osteoarthritis is most common in your hip

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4. Most people who get osteoarthritis will need a joint replaced

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5. If you need a cane to help you walk with osteoarthritis, it is best to use it on the side opposite from your bad joint

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6. Regular exercise is good for you if you have osteoarthritis

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This information was last updated on Jun 25, 2009

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