Osteoarthritis in Switzerland: prevalence, treatment and costs
Description
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease most frequently affecting the knee, hand and hip in older adults. It is a major cause of disability and leads to substantial social costs. The aim of our study is to investigate the epidemiology, treatment and costs of OA in Switzerland using different data sources.
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Projectlead
Project team
Stephanie Dosch, Dr. Andreas Kohler, Golda Lenzin, Dr. Michael Stucki
Project status
completed, 02/2021 - 02/2022
Funding partner
Third party