Osteoarthritis year in review 2018: clinical

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Epidemiology
• Clinical Medicine

Background:

• Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease globally.
• OA incidence and prevalence increase with age.
• Understanding OA is critical for public health and patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review recent English-language literature on osteoarthritis.
• To identify research with potential to enhance patient care.
• To highlight novel areas for future osteoarthritis research.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review.
• Searched English-language publications from May 2017 to April 2018.
• Focused on studies relevant to clinical practice and future research directions.

Main Results:

• The review covers recent advancements in osteoarthritis understanding and management.
• Identified key areas for improving patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.
• Highlighted emerging research frontiers in osteoarthritis.

Conclusions:

• Recent research offers valuable insights for improving osteoarthritis patient care.
• Further investigation into risk factors and novel therapies is warranted.
• This review provides a foundation for future clinical and epidemiological osteoarthritis studies.