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Osteoarthritis: Hip & knee

Diagnosis

There are many different risk-factors for developing osteoarthritis, although the exact cause is still unknown.

Diagnosis can be a time of confusion and emotion. For some, it can bring relief, that there is a name for what they are experiencing. For others, it may be quite daunting, as they are unsure what the lies on the road ahead.

This 'Speaking From Experience' video clip offers first-hand accounts from eight people living with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. They discuss the impact it has had on their lives and the ways they manage the condition.

View 'Diagnosis' transcript .pdf

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