Epidemiology and burden of osteoarthritis

Volume: 105, Issue: 1, Pages: 185 - 199
Published: Mar 1, 2013
Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease involving the cartilage and many of its surrounding tissues. Disease progression is usually slow but can ultimately lead to joint failure with pain and disability. OA of the hips and knees tends to cause the greatest burden to the population as pain and stiffness in these large weight-bearing joints often leads to significant disability requiring surgical intervention. Sources of...
Paper Details
Title
Epidemiology and burden of osteoarthritis
Published Date
Mar 1, 2013
Volume
105
Issue
1
Pages
185 - 199
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