Epidemiology and burden of osteoarthritis.
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 popul...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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