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Understanding osteoarthritis pain through animal models
Melissa O'Brien1, Holly T Philpott1, Jason J McDougall2
1Departments of Pharmacology and Anaesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
|October 3, 2017
Summary
Osteoarthritis pain management is challenging. This review covers small animal models and pain testing methods crucial for developing new osteoarthritis analgesics.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pain Research
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread musculoskeletal condition.
- Chronic pain is a primary OA symptom, inadequately managed by current drugs.
- Preclinical research for novel OA analgesics relies heavily on animal models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common small animal models for experimental osteoarthritis.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these models.
- To summarize validated pain assessment methods used in OA research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of small animal models for osteoarthritis.
- Analysis of pain testing methodologies in preclinical OA studies.
Main Results:
- Identified and described various small animal models for OA.
- Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of each model.
- Cataloged validated pain measurement techniques for OA research.
Conclusions:
- Small animal models are essential for advancing OA pain research.
- Understanding model limitations and appropriate pain testing is key for developing effective OA treatments.
