| Front | Types of arthritis |
|---|---|
| Back | Osteoarthritis: .progressive disease .articular cartilages (in knee, hip & vertebrae) disintegrate over time Rheumatoid: .autoimmune disorder .synovial membrane becomes inflamed .may cause joint dislocation Gouty: .metabolic disorder .*sodium urate* crystals are deposited in joints (esp toe) due to uric acid accumulation in blood. |
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