[Profile of non-traumatic osteoarticular diseases in elderly black Africans: about 157 cases seen in Abidjan].

Background: The aging of the world population is a phenomenon that is growing progressively. Specific knowledge of osteoarticular disorders in the elderly in black Africa seems limited.

Aim: Describe the epidemiological, clinical and etiological characteristics of non-traumatic osteoarticular disorders in elderly black Africans.