Knee Osteoarthritis: A Primer

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Dec 2017 English Publisher:The Permanente FederationJournal:The Permanente Journal, volume 21 (issn: 1552-5767, eissn: 1552-5775,

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Authors: Michelle J, Lespasio; Nicolas S, Piuzzi; M Elaine, Husni; George F, Muschler; Aj, Guarino; Michael A, Mont;

doi: 10.7812/tpp/16-183

pmid: 29035179

pmc: PMC5638628

Knee Osteoarthritis: A Primer

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a synopsis of the current medical understanding of knee osteoarthritis. We describe the prevalence, causes and associated risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and classification, and treatment options. A quiz serves to assist readers in their understanding of the presented material.

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Keywords

Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Male, Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal, Middle Aged, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Risk Factors, Prevalence, Humans, Female, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Physical Therapy Modalities, Aged

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