OSTEOARTHRITIS
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of
disability due to limitations of joint movement, particularly in
people over 50. It is estimated that 2% of the United States
population under the age of 45 suffers from osteoarthritis; this
figure rises to 30% of persons between 45 and 64, and 63–85% in
those over 65. About 90% of the American population will have some
features of Osteoarthritis in their weight-bearing joints by age 40. Men tend to
develop Osteoarthritis at earlier ages than women.
Osteoarthritis occurs most commonly after 40 years of age and typically develops
gradually over a period of years. Patients with Osteoarthritis may have joint
pain on only one side of the body and it primarily affects the
knees, hands, hips, feet, and spine. |
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