Pathophysiology of osteoarthritis: perspectives
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Clinical aspects, pathology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder, and there is evidence that a majority of individuals over the age of 65 have radiographic and/or clinical evidence of OA. The most frequently affected sites are the hands, knees, hips and spine. Importantly, the symptoms are often associated with significant functional impairment, as well as signs and symptoms of inflammation, including pai...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Reumatismo
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2240-2683,0048-7449
DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2001.18