Epidemiology and risk factors in osteoarthritis: literature review data from "OASIS" study

• Main Authors: L. De Filippis (Author), S. Gulli (Author), A. Caliri (Author), C. Romano (Author), F. Munaò (Author), G. Trimarchi (Author), D. La Torre (Author), C. Fichera (Author), A. Pappalardo (Author), G. Triolo (Author), M. Gallo (Author), G. Valentini (Author), G. Bagnato (Author), Gruppo OASIS (Osteoarthritis South Italy Study) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2004-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ostheoarthritis (OA) is a social disease characterized by pain, inflammation and stiffness due to an involvement of articular cartilage, soft tissues and bone.OA is the most common rheumatic disease, every age can be affected but prevalence increases dramatically with age with a greater incidence in...