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What joints does osteoarthritis commonly affect? with Dr Qiang Liu

Feb 5, 2023

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Osteoarthritis prevalence varies by joint, with knee OA more prevalent than hip OA, impacting overall health and treatment approaches.

Economic burden of OA is significant, with rising prevalence from 1990 to 2019 attributed to factors such as aging population and obesity epidemic.

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Prevalence and Impact of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects over 500 million individuals globally, with knee osteoarthritis being more common than hip osteoarthritis. The condition's prevalence varies by joint, impacting overall health and necessitating different treatment approaches based on the joint involved.

Is There a Cure for Osteoarthritis?

02:36

The Importance of Preventing Osteoarthritis

05:08

Surgeons, Are You Unique?

02:11

Introduction

3min

Lou, What Is It That You Like to Do?

2min

Surgeons, Are You Unique?

2min

What Joints Osteoarthritis Affects Most Commonly

2min

The Global Burden of Disease

2min

Osteoarthritis

4min

GBD Study

2min

The Importance of Preventing Osteoarthritis

5min

The Importance of Primary Care for Osteo-Thratus

4min

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What Do You Want to Do After COVID-19?

3min

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What Motivates You to Keep Doing What You Do?

2min

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Is There a Cure for Osteoarthritis?

3min

13.

Joint Action With David Hunter

3min

Osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent disease affecting many developing and developed countries worldwide. The prevalence of OA depends on which joint is involved – whether it is the knee, hip or hand. Depending on what type of OA you have, it may also play a role in your overall health. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Qiang Liu to discuss the different sites of OA, their prevalence and risk factors.

Dr Qiang Liu is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor who sees patients with joint diseases and does research on osteoarthritis in Peking University People’s Hospital. Qiang has published studies on the burden of osteoarthritis and exercise therapy for knee/hip osteoarthritis in prestige journals such as the Lancet Rheumatology and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Qiang has devoted himself to helping patients with osteoarthritis by applying and promoting strategies overlooked by the healthcare system in China. Together with Prof. Jianhao Lin, Qiang introduced the Good Life with Osteoarthritis from Denmark (GLA:DTM) to China together and has served as the program manager since 2017. They also opened the first private special clinic which focuses on delivering evidence-based non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis in China.

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