Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently defined by the American College of Rheumatology as a
“heterogeneous group of conditions that leads to joint symptoms and signs which are …

Simple oral analgesics, such as acetaminophen or low dosages of nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), remain the first line of treatment for uncomplicated …

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a debilitating progressive disease
principally affecting the elderly. Osteoarthritis therapy has evolved in the past few decades …

Osteoarttiritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability in
the United States, especially among older adults. Treatment options have primarily focused …

In 2000, both the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the European League of
Associations of Rheumatology (EULAR) published recommendations for the use of …

Despite its growing prevalence, osteoarthritis (OA) remains a poorly understood disease,
and recent doubts about the safety of several commonly prescribed OA medications have …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is not a simple consequence of “wear and tear” or aging—the presence
of cytokines suggests a role for inflammation. OA is polyarticular in most patients, with …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatologic disease, afflicting tens of millions of
US citizens. It is not an inevitable consequence of aging; rather, it is a degenerative process …

Osteoarthritis is a common rheumatologic disorder. It is estimated that 40 million Americans
and 70 to 90 percent of persons older than 75 years are affected by osteoarthritis. Although …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 1 in 3 people over age 65
and women more so than men. The prevalence of OA is rising due, in part, to the increasing …