The current medical approach to preventing the ravages of arthritis is to avoid joint injury, and early diagnosis and treatment.
Early diagnosis and treatment can result in less damage, deformity and disability.
Maintaining general good health and physical condition by means of exercise and good nutrition can help to prevent joint disease.
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