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Osteoarthritis.

J A Swedberg1, J R Steinbauer

  • 1University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program-Casper, Casper.

American Family Physician
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability in older adults, characterized by joint pain and stiffness. While the exact cause is unknown, age is a major risk factor, and management focuses on pain control and function maintenance.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rheumatology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of physical impairment in the elderly.
  • It is a progressive disease leading to joint failure and disability, commonly affecting hands and weight-bearing joints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the clinical manifestations, radiographic findings, and biochemical characteristics of osteoarthritis.
  • To outline treatment goals for managing osteoarthritis, focusing on pain control, function maintenance, and complication minimization.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation of symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.
  • Radiographic analysis to identify characteristic OA changes (joint space narrowing, osteophytes, sclerosis).
  • Biochemical assessment of cartilage differences in OA patients.

Main Results:

  • Osteoarthritis presents with joint pain and stiffness.
  • Radiographs show joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis, osteophytes, and cysts.
  • Cartilage in OA patients exhibits biochemical differences compared to normal cartilage.

Conclusions:

  • Osteoarthritis significantly impacts the elderly, causing disability.
  • Effective medical care can improve patient function and well-being, even without a cure.

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