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Rheumatologic Conditions in the Elderly

Epidemiology
1. Overall health declines with chronic hip or Knee Pain
  1. Dawson (2004) Rheumatology 43:497
Common rheumatologic conditions seen in over age 75
1. Osteoarthritis (60%)
2. Spondylosis (39%)
3. Gouty Arthritis and other crystalline arthritis (15%)
4. Osteoporosis (14%)
5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (13%)
6. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (4%)
7. References
  1. Van Lankveld (2004) Arthritis Rheum 51:299

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