Almost 21 million people in the United States are afflicted by
osteoarthritis and it accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to
primary care physicians. Moreover, close to 50% of those 65 and
older will develop symptoms of this disorder This issue of Medical
Clinics examines the clinically important aspects of osteoarthritis
and features articles on the following topics: epidemiology;
etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis;
genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of
management; obesity and management of body weight; the role of
muscle in disease genesis; use of orthotic devices; the role of
analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management;
potential pharmacologic treatments; and surgical interventions.
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