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Musculoskeletal disorders – disease burden and challenges in the developing world

Ayanda Gcelu, Asgar Ali Kalla

Abstract


Recent advances in rheumatology have contributed
to elucidate the complex pathogenic processes
that underlie the development and progression of
rheumatic diseases. This has led to the advent of
new therapies to treat these conditions, including
the biologic therapies.


Authors' affiliations

Ayanda Gcelu, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, South Africa

Asgar Ali Kalla, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

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Keywords

Musculoskeletal disorders

Cite this article

South African Medical Journal 2015;105(12):1070-1071. DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2015.v105i12.10260

Article History

Date submitted: 2015-10-27
Date published: 2015-10-29

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