Osteoarthritis in the XXIst Century: Risk Factors and Behaviours that Influence Disease Onset and Progression

Osteoarthritis in the XXIst Century: Risk Factors and Behaviours that Influence Disease Onset and Progression

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing public health problem across the globe, affecting more than half of the over 65 population. In the past, OA was considered a wear and tear disease, leading to the loss of articular cartilage and joint disability. Nowadays, thanks to advancements in molecular biology,...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Musumeci, Flavia Concetta Aiello, Marta Anna Szychlinska, Michelino Di Rosa, Paola Castrogiovanni, Ali Mobasheri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
osteoarthritis (OA)
risk factors
diet
sedentary lifestyle
high intensity and ballistic sports
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/3/6093

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