Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent, disabling disease, with a commensurate
tremendous individual and socioeconomic burden. This Perspectives article focuses on the …

Objective To determine the relative incidence, prevalence, costs, and impact on disability of
8 common conditions treated by rehabilitation professionals. Data Sources Comprehensive …

Chronic pain broadly encompasses both objectively defined conditions and idiopathic
conditions that lack physical findings. Despite variance in origin or pathogenesis, these …

Objective. To report contemporary estimates of the prevalence of hip-related osteoarthritis
(OA) outcomes in African Americans and Caucasians aged≥ 45 years. Methods. Weighted …

Background Exercise has been shown to improve many health outcomes and well-being of
people of all ages. Long-term studies in older adults are needed to confirm disability and …

The article discusses the rise of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation (AAAL).
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed data from the National …

Background: The safety and efficacy of simultaneous or staged bilateral total knee
arthroplasty have long been debated among orthopaedic surgeons. Advocates for …

Background and Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a predominant inflammatory
autoimmune disorder. The incidence and prevalence of RA is increasing with considerable …

Background This investigation sought to quantify incidence rates (IRs) and risk factors for
primary and secondary (ie, posttraumatic) osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in an active military …

This book covers the latest research and advancements related to articular cartilage in
biology, development, pathology, clinical applications and tissue engineering. The authors …