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The belief that osteoarthritis is just a natural
result of the aging process and the wear and tear of the joint and muscles has
been in question through the latest research. Genetic studies are providing a
number of other clues to potential treatments. Osteoarthritis is incurable, and
treatments for it are inadequate. Most patients must rely on oral pain
relievers, which provide only temporary or partial relief, or invasive surgery
to replace stiff and damaged joints. These types of findings may be
preliminary, but they do mark a new beginning. As scientists peer deeper into
the genetic underpinnings of osteoarthritis, they are finding something
completely unexpected