DEFINITION of 'Per Capita GDP '. A measure of the total output of a country that takes the gross domestic product (GDP) and divides it by the number of people in the country.The per capita GDP is especially useful when comparing one country to another because it shows the relative performance of the countries.EFINITION of 'Per Capita GDP '. A measure of the total output of a country that takes the gross domestic product (GDP) and divides it by the number of people in the country.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability in the knee joint. In the knee joint, the end of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) are covered in smooth articulate cartilage.
Practice Essentials. The primary indication for total knee arthroplasty (TKA; also referred to as total knee replacement) is relief of significant, disabling pain caused by severe arthritis. (See the image below.) Total knee arthroplasty. Radiograph demonstrating posttraumatic osteoarthritis.