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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology and Gerontology
  • Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases

Background:

  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic disease with increasing incidence and prevalence due to rising life expectancy.
  • OA is a progressive condition leading to significant functional decline, reduced quality of life, and substantial healthcare and societal costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on osteoarthritis (OA).
  • To elucidate key aspects of OA, including its estimates, disease burden, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed.
  • The review focused on relevant and recent publications concerning osteoarthritis.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes information on OA prevalence, incidence, and associated costs.
  • Key findings regarding OA pathophysiology, identifiable risk factors, and current diagnostic and treatment approaches are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding OA's multifaceted nature is crucial for managing its growing impact.
  • This review provides a consolidated overview to inform clinical practice and future research directions in osteoarthritis management.