Martha is 57 years old and has been overweight for the past several years. although she hasn't changed her daily activity level, martha is now experiencing pain in her hips and knees. what is most likely to be the cause of martha's discomfort?

The most likely to be the cause of Martha’s discomfort in her knees and hips is osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis is a prevalent join disease that often affects elderly and middle-aged people. This disease is also commonly referred as the “wear and tear” of the joints, but most people now know that osteoarthritis involves the cartilage, entire joint, ligaments, bone, and joint lining. Joint pain is strongly linked with a person’s bodyweight.

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