Osteoarthritis of knee, hip, shoulder joints. When surgery is not the first option

Osteoarthritis (OA) afflicts a significant number of aging adults with a rapid increase due to rising life expectancy, modern lifestyles and obesity. Symptomatic knee and hip OA affects 20-30% of adults over 65 years of age. The lifetime risk of developing knee and hip OA symptoms is estimated at 45%. Aggravating factors are age, injuries, mechanical […]