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Osteoarthritis

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

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
Body System
Skeletal System 1
ICD-10 Chapter
XIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2
Communicable or Non-communicable
Non-Communicable 3
Transmission Route
Non-Transmissible 1
Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)
Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1
Condition Class
rheumatologic, orthopedic 1
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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)
Sources
1. Osteoarthritis (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
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  • Wikipedia infobox, field/specialty parameter
    Rheumatology, orthopedics
  • Lead section, transmission-route statement
    Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
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2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIII
Quote, List of chapters, Chapter XIII
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaNamed examples section
Quote, Named examples section
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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Injectable filler (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Injectable Filler, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: Injectable Filler, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
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.
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Four corner fusion (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Four Corner Fusion, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: Four Corner Fusion, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
This surgical intervention is often needed as treatment for patients with wrist osteoarthritis.
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Joint replacement (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Joint Replacement, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: Joint Replacement, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Joint replacement surgery is often indicated from various joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Gene therapy for osteoarthritis (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Gene Therapy for Osteoarthritis, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: Gene Therapy for Osteoarthritis, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Gene therapy for osteoarthritis is the application of gene therapy to treat osteoarthritis (OA).
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Genicular artery embolization (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Genicular Artery Embolization, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: Genicular Artery Embolization, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
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.
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High tibial osteotomy (Wikipedia)
Treated By: High Tibial Osteotomy, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
Quote, Treated By: High Tibial Osteotomy, Lead: treats Osteoarthritis
High tibial osteotomy is an orthopaedic surgical procedure which aims to correct a varus deformation with compartmental osteoarthritis.
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