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Incidence of symptomatic hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis among patients in a health maintenance organization

Arthritis & Rheumatism · 1995 · Vol. 38(8) · pp. 1134–1141
Susan A. OliveriaDavid T. FelsonJohn I. ReedPriscilla A. CirilloAlexander M. Walker

Abstract

In a large study of symptomatic OA we observed incidence rates that increased with age. In women ages 70-89, the incidence of knee OA approached 1% per year.

Osteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsRheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchMedicineOsteoarthritisIncidence (geometry)Confidence intervalPhysical therapyKnee JointSurgeryInternal medicinePathology

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFinger JointHandHealth Maintenance OrganizationsHip JointHumansKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisRadiographyOsteoarthritis, Hip
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