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The term arthritis was originally used to describe degenerative diseases of peripheral joints mainly associated with hinge wear, inflammation and advanced age. Clinical practice, however, has shown that an increasing number of adolescents and young adults are already suffering from similar disease patterns. Consequently, terminology was adapted and the concept of osteoarthritis (OA) received entry into medical usage.
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Widhalm, H.K. (2015). Arthritis and Joint Problems in Morbidly Obese Adolescents. In: Widhalm, K., Prager, G. (eds) Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0968-7_8
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