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o.a.in hip

Question  what are the likely causes of this condition,I have been told it could be caused by working on cold concrete floors,is this likely?
 
Answer  Except in cases where there is prior significant trauma to the hip, the cause of osteoarthritis (OA) in the hip is unknown

Last update: 01:04 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007

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