Scientists warn of a ‘tsunami’ of osteoarthritis cases by 2050

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects weight-bearing joints. The most commonly affected joints are the knees, hips, spine, and small joints in the hands. Two out of three people over 50 have creaky and cracking joints that cause daily pain and reduce their mobility. It’s an increasing problem because the world population is getting older, and humans are becoming more and more sedentary, overweight, and obese.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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