The North Staffordshire Osteoarthritis Project – NorStOP: Prospective, 3-year study of the epidemiology and management of clinical osteoarthritis in a general population of older adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The clinical syndrome of joint pain and stiffness in older people is the commonest cause of disability and health care consultation in this age group. Yet there have been few prospective studies of its course over time and its impact...

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Main Authors: Dziedzic Krysia, Hill Susan, Peat George, Wilkie Ross, Thomas Elaine, Croft Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/5/2