Sixty-year-old Wandile is being examined by his doctor. Wandile's symptoms include joint pain that has gradually increased. When his doctor says, 'Your pain is due to the damage to your cartilage caused by severe use over your lifetime,' you should correctly conclude that Wandile will be diagnosed with

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The doctor's statement reveals that Wandile's joint pain is due to cartilage damage caused by severe use over his lifetime. This is a common characteristic of osteoarthritis, a condition in which the cartilage between joints breaks down over time, leading to pain and stiffness. The other options, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, may also cause joint pain, but they are not specifically related to cartilage damage caused by severe use. The climacteric refers to the natural decrease of hormones that occurs during menopause, and it does not cause joint pain.

Sixty-Year-Old Wandile Is Being Examined by His Doctor