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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Classification
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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Treated By
Source Four corner fusion (Wikipedia)
Source Gene therapy for osteoarthritis (Wikipedia)
Source Genicular artery embolization (Wikipedia)
Source High tibial osteotomy (Wikipedia)
Source Injectable filler (Wikipedia)
Source Joint replacement (Wikipedia)
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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.
Injectable filler (Wikipedia)
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The most common application of injectable fillers is to change one's facial appearance, but they also are used to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, treat tendon or ligament injuries, support bone and gum regeneration, and for other medical applications.
Four corner fusion (Wikipedia)
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This surgical intervention is often needed as treatment for patients with wrist osteoarthritis.
Joint replacement (Wikipedia)
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Joint replacement surgery is often indicated from various joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Gene therapy for osteoarthritis (Wikipedia)
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Gene therapy for osteoarthritis is the application of gene therapy to treat osteoarthritis (OA).
Genicular artery embolization (Wikipedia)
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Genicular artery embolization (GAE or geniculate artery embolization) is a minimally invasive image-guided procedure performed by interventional radiologists to relieve chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or post-operative hemarthrosis.
High tibial osteotomy (Wikipedia)
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High tibial osteotomy is an orthopaedic surgical procedure which aims to correct a varus deformation with compartmental osteoarthritis.
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