Arthritis is a commonly used word to describe pain in the joint, but to understand what arthritis is, we need to talk about cartilage. Dr. Paul Van Deventer with AVALA Ortho explains what cartilage is, and how it can break down. Want to make an appointment? Visit avalaortho.com. #avalahealth #avalaortho #arthritis #health #wellness #fitness #joints #cartilage #doctor #painrelief #jointpain #kneepain #hippain #shoulderpain