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.
1 Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for knee replacement operation in the U.S. 2  Risks of total knee replacement surgery have been identified. 3  Physical therapy is an essential part of rehabilitation after total knee replacement. Risks of total knee replacement surgery have been identified. 2  Physical therapy is an essential part of rehabilitation after total knee replacement. 3  Patients with artificial joints are recommended to take antibiotics before, during, and after any elective invasive procedures (including dental work).