India, Oct. 21 -- Arthritis is inflammation of the joints that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and a limited range of motion. Globally, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 528 million people live with osteoarthritis, and 18 million with rheumatoid arthritis. In the United States, an estimated 52.5 million adults have arthritis, with one in five adults affected.

While there are several physical therapies, medications, and lifestyle measures that can help those with arthritis, many people still suffer because of their ignorance.

In an October 12 Instagram post, Dr Supreet Bajwa, an orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement surgeon in Mumbai, shared a list of 5 myths and busted them with 5 science-backed facts.

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