Advertisement6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn't Just Wear And TearPlay03:51Download AudioAugust 15, 2017Richard HarrisfacebookEmailArthritis is a joint disease that can cause cartilage destruction and erosion of the bone, as well as tendon inflammation and rupture. Affected areas are highlighted in red in this enhanced X-ray. (Philippe Sellem/Paul Demri/ Voisin/Science Source)