Table 2

Characteristics of OA patients participating in the survey (n=10 412)

Age, y (SD)66.2 (10.2)
Gender (% males)33.8
Diagnostic x ray (%)91.2
Mean duration of OA, y (SD)9.3 (6.8)
Joint involved (%)
    Hand11.6
    Hip15.7
    Knee35.6
    More than one37.1