EpiCast Report: Osteoarthritis - Epidemiology Forecast to 2024: MarketResearchReports.Biz
OA is a degenerative disease of the entire joint, which involves the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments, and underlying bone. OA is the most common form of joint disease. The most affected joints are the knee, hip, hand, and spine. The disease's onset is gradual and typically seen in middle-aged to elderly people. OA is characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling, crepitus, and limited movement of the affected joint. OA will be the fourth leading cause of disability by the year 2020.
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