Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Who they are: As a child, Julia Roberts wanted to be a vet, but went on to study journalism. After her brother Eric landed several minor roles in Hollywood, she decided to try her hand at acting.
Osteochondritis is a painful type of osteochondrosis where the cartilage or bone in a joint is inflamed. It often refers to osteochondritis dissecans (sometimes spelt dessecans, and abbreviated OCD).
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disorder of the articular cartilage associated with hypertrophic bone changes. Risk factors include genetics, female sex, past trauma, advancing age, and obesity. The diagnosis is based on a history of joint pain worsened by movement, which can lead to disability in activities of daily living.