Hip Osteoarthritis

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" HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS
Introduction
Osteoarthritis is found to be the most common form of arthritis. Studies show that around five percent of the US population is affected with hip or knee osteoarthritis and over 70 percent of total hip and knee replacements are for osteoarthritis (5). Research demonstrates that most people over the age of 65 have evidence of osteoarthritis (OA), the most common joint disorder. Prevalence of hand, hip, and knee OA is found to increase with age and is higher in women than in men. OA causes disability in the elderly and impacts the cost of care for that population. Studies show that people with OA have higher rates of mortality than those without the disease. Radiographic evidence of the disease is focused on, however many.."

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