OBJECTIVE: To understand the differences in prevalence and incidence estimates of
osteoarthritis (OA), according to case definition, in knee, hip and hand joints. METHOD: A …

Objective To develop evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of knee
osteoarthritis (OA). Methods The multidisciplinary guideline development group …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of disability in the elderly, however,
there are few studies to estimate the global prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of knee …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of symptomatic knee, hand, and hip osteoarthritis
(OA) in the general adult population of Greece. METHODS: This cross-sectional population …

Background The purpose of the study is to evaluate the self-reported outcomes in the first
year after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to determine factors influencing the …

To study the prevalence major rheumatic diseases in western Turkey. This survey was
conducted in Havsa which have a total population of 18,771. Physicians and interns visited …

Background Knee osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent condition with a significant
socioeconomic burden to society. It is known to effect sufferers through pain, loss of function …

Objective To investigate the association between smoking and the risk for knee osteoarthritis
(OA). Design Cohort, case–control, and cross-sectional studies were obtained from the …

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of low-intensity exercise programs for lower
extremities, either supervised or at home, on pain, muscle strength, balance and the …

Based on the hypothesis that an imbalance in excitatory and inhibitory input is a central
mechanism of knee osteoarthritis chronic pain (KOACP), this exploratory study had the …