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Valerie F. Williams, MA, MS; Saixia Ying, PhD; Shauna Stahlman, PhD, MPH
Articles by Valerie F. Williams, MA, MS; Saixia Ying, PhD; Shauna Stahlman, PhD, MPH
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12/1/2021
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common adult joint disease, is primarily a degenerative disorder of the entire joint organ, including the subchondral bone, synovium, and periarticular structures (e.g., tendons, ligaments, bursae). Spondylosis, often referred to as OA of the spine, is characterized by degenerative changes in the vertebral discs, joints, and vertebral bodies.
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