Book Description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is perhaps one of the oldest and most common diseases in the world. It is the most common cause of knee pain and a leading cause of disability globally. The incidence of OA is likely to rise exponentially in the coming times due to an increasingly aging population and other factors like Obesity, Vitamin D deficiency and injuries of the knee joint. It is of paramount importance to understand its pathophysiology and identify the risk factors of OA, to find the optimal preventive and therapeutic solutions for it. This book on Knee OA aims at providing an up to date knowledge about the Knee OA, starting from its definition, etiology, diagnosis and management strategies. Contributors from various institutes have shared their experience and knowledge thereby providing a comprehensive up-to-date information on their respective topics. The monograph can be a useful reference source on Knee OA for the patients, clinicians, and researchers.