arthritic

Example Sentences

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Vonn had retired in 2019, her body battered by repeated crashes, her right knee arthritic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, given the inflammatory pathways discussed above, the researchers also found a heightened risk of arthritic disorders in patients using GLP-1 drugs, compared to usual treatment.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

He retired afterward because of an arthritic left elbow.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

Q: Recently a reader extolled the virtues of fish oil for his arthritic knees.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

My father massaged her arthritic legs, carried her up the stairs, and lifted her in and out of bed.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris