reviewBritish Medical BulletinJan 20, 2013Closed access

Epidemiology and burden of osteoarthritis

ALAnna LitwicMHMark H. EdwardsEDElaine DennisonCCCyrus Cooper

MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit · Southampton General Hospital · +1 more institution

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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 DATA: The article reviews the existing data on epidemiology of osteoarthritis and the burden of the disease. AREAS OF AGREEMENT: Symptoms and radiographic changes are poorly correlated in OA. Established risk factors include obesity, local trauma and occupation. The…

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  • Epidemiology
  • Medicine
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Burden of disease
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Public health
  • Internal medicine
  • Pathology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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