Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is nowadays one of the most frequent chronic diseases and, with the increase in life expectancy, both its prevalence and incidence is expected to rise. This condition is progressive and leads to functional decline and loss in quality of life, with important health care and society cos...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pereira, D. (author)
Other Authors: Ramos, E. (author), Branco, Jaime (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
RISK-FACTORS
HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS
RADIOGRAPHIC KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Risk Factors
BONE-MINERAL DENSITY
EVIDENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS
HAND OSTEOARTHRITIS
ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Osteoarthritis/therapy
Osteoarthritis/epidemiology
Osteoarthritis/diagnosis
Osteoarthritis/physiopathology
OF-RHEUMATOLOGY CRITERIA
EULAR-STANDING-COMMITTEE
Portugal
OCCUPATIONAL ACTIVITIES
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Online Access:http://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/5477
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/21653
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Summary:Osteoarthritis is nowadays one of the most frequent chronic diseases and, with the increase in life expectancy, both its prevalence and incidence is expected to rise. This condition is progressive and leads to functional decline and loss in quality of life, with important health care and society costs. A review of relevant and recent literature on osteoarthritis was performed in PubMed. The purpose of this study is to understand important aspects about osteoarthritis estimates, burden of disease, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

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