[Osteoarthritis]

Musculoskeletal diseases are growing medical, social and economic problem. Osteoarthritis among them takes leading position with incidency, morbidity and poor quality of life. In the last few decades there is increasing interest for better knowledge of all aspects of the disease, especially with regard to its etiopathogenesis and treatment. This paper focuses the recent aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnostic criteria and treatment of osteoarthritis.