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    What is the most common form of arthritis in Australia?

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    Many of my friends have been diagnosed recently with different types of arthritis including gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis etc. Which is the most common form of arthritis is in Australia?
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    Dr Ryan Hislop

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    Ryan Hislop is the Clinical Director at the Orange Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre. As an experienced and evidence-based diagnostician, Ryan works largely by medical … View Profile

    The cost common for of arthritis is osteoarthritis.

    The most recent statistics suggest that 7.3% of the population (1.4million Australians) suffer from the condition. With an aging population, this number is likely to increase.

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    Sarcoidosis Lyme Australia

    Sarcoidosis Lyme Australia is for sufferers, families and carers affected by Sarcoidosis and Lyme Disease and was established in August, 2011.We believe that the incidence … View Profile

    Lyme Disease causes arthritis and many people are being diagnosed with this along with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. A large proportion actually have Lyme Disease. You need to find a Lyme literate Dr to help you get proplerly diagnosed. My suggestion is to ring the Lyme Disease Organisation to help you locate a Dr in your area.  www.lymedisease.org.au 

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  • Mr Ilan Freedman

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    Mr Ilan Freedman is a Dual-Fellowship trained Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist experience in Direct Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Bikini Anterior Hip Replacement, Conformis … View Profile

    Osteoarthritis (i.e "wear and tear" arthritis) is by far the most common cause of arthritis.

    Ilan Freedman - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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