X-ray of the lumber spine of an 81 year old male with osteoarthritis of the lumbar (lower) spine. Osteoarthritis (or arthrosis) is a common degenerati

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X-ray of the lumber spine of an 81 year old male with osteoarthritis of the lumbar (lower) spine. Osteoarthritis (or arthrosis) is a common degenerative disease characterised by a loss of the cartilage that lines the joints between bones. This leads to pain, swelling and occasionally may result in the loss of function of the affected joint.

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