Articulated bones feature a cartilaginous covering at the joints, which facilitates the articulation by protecting the bones from shock and providing a softer bed to which the synovial membrane may be attached. Osteoarthritis is a common disease among middle-aged and elderly people in which the
articular cartilage becomes inflamed making movement of the bones at the affected joints painful. Research Articular Cartilage
Diflunisal is a drug used to treat mild to moderate pain and osteoarthritis It has the possible side effects of: dizziness, insomnia, headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, excess wind, rash and itching. Research Diflunisal
Ibuprofen is a drug used for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; mild to moderate pain and the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Research Ibuprofen
Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a chronic inflammation of the joints, especially those that bear weight such as the knees and hips, with pain and stiffness. Research Osteoarthritis
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Research Articular Cartilage
