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Osteoarthritis occurs most commonly in "elite athletes." This term refers to athletes competing at the professional, collegiate, or extremely competitive amateur level. Some research has shown that 3.3% of elite athletes have osteoarthritis, compared to 1.4% of people who are not athletes. But this doesn't mean that exercise and competition is unsafe. Research suggests that exercise and other recreational activities can decrease risk of total knee replacement. In most cases, athletes experience osteoarthritis because of complications from injuries.
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