Genetics of osteoarthritis.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis with well recognized multifactorial nature. While several environmental factors such as older age, obesity and previous joint injury are strongly associated with its development, a genetic influence on OA has been recognized for over 80 years. Identification of genes associated with OA has received considerable attention over the last two decades, aided by...

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