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Degenerative Arthritis:

Also, small bone growths, called osteophytes or bone spurs, may grow on the edges of the joint. Bits of bone or cartilage can also break off and float inside the joint space. Researchers continue to study the cause of pain in people who have osteoarthritis. The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis involves wear-and-tear damage to a joint’s …