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The classification of osteoarthritis

¹Miami Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, FL, USA.

The Journal of Rheumatology. Supplement

|February 1, 1995

Summary

Classifying osteoarthritis for clinical research is a new focus. Current American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for knee, hip, and hand require updates with new data and methods.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Clinical Trials
Disease Classification

Background:

Osteoarthritis classification for clinical reports and trials is a recent area of interest.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for knee, hip, and hand are the sole research-based criteria currently available.
Existing criteria are subject to modifications driven by ongoing research and technological advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the recent emergence of interest in osteoarthritis classification for clinical settings.
To identify the existing research-based classification criteria for osteoarthritis.
To discuss the anticipated evolution of these criteria.

Main Methods:

Review of existing osteoarthritis classification criteria.
Discussion of factors influencing criterion modification (e.g., imaging, biomarkers).
Identification of areas requiring further development in classification.

Main Results:

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria are the primary research-based tools for classifying knee, hip, and hand osteoarthritis.
Modifications to ACR criteria are expected due to advancements in imaging and biomarker validation.
There is a recognized need to expand classification to other joints and disease aspects.

Conclusions:

Current osteoarthritis classification relies on ACR criteria for specific joints.
Future research will refine these criteria through new technologies and validated markers.
Expansion of classification criteria to encompass a broader range of joints and clinical features is essential.

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