Abstract:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis affecting approximately 240 million people globally, with increasing prevalence with age. The knee is the most prevalent joint affected by OA and it causes physical disability and decreased motor function which consequently affects the activity of daily living including mobility. Pain is the main symptom that is characterized in OA, which is measured using self-rated scales or questionnaires to determine several aspects of the pain including the intensit… Show more
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