Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, with an estimated 240 million people worldwide having activity-limiting osteoarthritis.
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ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Condition Classrheumatologic, orthopedic 1 Connections
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1. Osteoarthritis (Wikipedia)
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Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
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Rheumatology, orthopedics
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Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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