Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 2: Osteoarthritis refers to degeneration of the joints which causes symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Genetic forms of osteoarthritis tend to have an earlier onset. Type 2 is linked to a defect on chromosome 2p24-p23 and tends to primarily affect the hand joints. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 2 is available below.
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Prognosis for Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 2: The prognosis varies from patient to patient with severity of symptoms and rate of progression varying depending on individual factors such as compliancy with management of the condition.
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