81. Consumer Information Center: Osteoarthritis This booklet is for people who have osteoarthritis, their families, The bookletdescribes osteoarthritis and its symptoms and contains information about http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/osteoarthritis/contents.html

Return to Federal Citizen Information Center Home Page Osteoarthritis Full document for printing Contents What Is Osteoarthritis? Who Has Osteoarthritis? How Does Osteoarthritis Affect People? Osteoarthritis Basics: the Joint and Its Parts ... Acknowledgments This booklet is for people who have osteoarthritis, their families, and others interested in learning more about the disorder. The booklet describes osteoarthritis and its symptoms and contains information about diagnosis and treatment as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses pain relief, exercise, and quality of life for people with osteoarthritis. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. This is a publication of the: National Institutes of Health National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse National Institutes of Health (NAMSIC/National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675

82. Healthfinder® - Osteoarthritis Carefully selected government and nonprofit health information on osteoarthritis. http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=611

83. Osteoarthritis - Patient UK osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in joints. Symptoms may be helped byexercises, some physical devices and treatments, and losing weight if you are http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068795/

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in joints. Symptoms may be helped by exercises, some physical devices and treatments, and losing weight if you are overweight. Paracetamol will often ease symptoms. Other medicines are sometimes advised. The food supplements glucosamine, chondroitin and avocado/soybean help in some cases. Joint replacement surgery is an option for severe cases. What is osteoarthritis? Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the UK. OA mainly affects the joint cartilage and the bone tissue next to the cartilage. Understanding joints A joint is where two bones meet. Joints allow movement and flexibility of various parts of the body. The movement of the bones is caused by muscles which pull on tendons that are attached to bone. Cartilage is a hard, smooth tissue that covers the end of bones. Between the cartilage of two bones which form a joint there is a small amount of thick fluid called synovial fluid. This fluid 'lubricates' the joint which allows smooth movement between the bones. The synovial fluid is made by the synovium. This is the tissue that surrounds the joint. The outer part of the synovium is called the capsule. This is tough, gives the joint stability, and stops the bones from moving 'out of joint'. Surrounding ligaments and muscles also help to give support and stability to joints

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86. Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis (OA) is an agerelated disease involving the breakdown of the Other possible causes of osteoarthritis include previous joint injury or http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/bone/arth/artosteo.jsp

87. Osteoarthritis - Vitacost osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease of the joints, especially the weightbearingjoints that develops when the linings of joints degenerate, http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/Osteoarthritis.htm

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88. Osteoarthritis - UMMC An indepth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of themost common form of arthritis. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_osteoarthritis_000035_1.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Home Medical Reference Patient Education Osteoarthritis WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities and joint injuries. In this disorder, an affected joint experiences a progressive loss of cartilage, the slippery material that cushions the ends of bones. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease of the joint cartilage and bone, often thought to result from "wear and tear" on a joint, although there are other causes such as congenital defects, trauma and metabolic disorders. Joints appear larger, are stiff and painful and usually feel worse the more they are used throughout the day. As a result, the bone beneath the cartilage undergoes changes that lead to bony overgrowth. The tissue that lines the joint can become inflamed, the ligaments can loosen, and the associated muscles can weaken. The sufferer experiences pain when the joint is used. In addition to humans, nearly all vertebrates suffer from osteoarthritis, including porpoises and whales, and long-extinct terrestrial travelers such as dinosaurs. Click the icon to see an animation about osteoarthritis.

89. Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, especially among Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review). http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Osteoarthritiscc.html

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Maryland Medical Center Programs Complementary Medicine Program Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Osteoarthritis Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis ... Supporting Research Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms of OA may include the following: Joint pain (often a deep, aching pain) that is worsened by movement and improved with rest (in more severe cases, a person may experience constant pain) Stiffness in the morning or after being inactive for more than 15 minutes Joint swelling Joints that are warm to the touch Crunching or crackling noise when the joint moves (crepitation) Limited range of motion Muscle weakness Abnormal growth of bony knobs near joints causing deformities (such as Heberden's nodes, in which bumps appear on the outermost finger joints) Causes OA is also often called degenerative joint disease because this condition involves the destruction of cartilage, which normally protects the joint. Although there are risk factors that may predispose a person to developing OA, it is usually not entirely clear what initiates the damage and loss of cartilage. Once the cartilage becomes somewhat damaged, however, it is more likely for further injury to ensue from repetitive use or another injury. Less commonly, OA is due to a fracture, mechanical abnormalities (such as unequal lower limb lengths), other bone and joint disease (such as gout), or an underlying metabolic or hormonal disorder.

90. South Australian Orthopaedic Registrars' Notebook Secondary osteoarthritis (When it follows a demonstrable abnormality). Secondary OAestimated to account for 80% of osteoarthritis http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/ORTHOWEB/notebook/disease/osteoarthritis.html

Osteoarthritis Definition Aetiology Incidence Classification ... Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Definition A degenerative joint disorder in which there is progressive loss of articular cartilage accompanied by new bone formation and capsular fibrosis. Aetiology Still obscure Increased frequency with age but not an expression of senescence Progression of cartilage lesions probable requires stiffened subchondral bone Cartilage aging splitting and flaking of the surface and decreased cellularity, decreased proteoglycan ground substance and loss of elasticity with a decrease in breaking strength Mechanical changes in subchondral bone stiffer and transmits more load to the cartilage May be biological change secondary to a disturbance in lubrication of the joint and hence nutrition of cartilage Two forms of degeneration: Limited cartilage loss seen mainly away from load bearing areas and probably due to wear and tear. Progressive cartilage destruction always maximal in the major load bearing area and associated with symptomatic OA Hereditary aspects of OA: Joint congruity, CSH / CDH / DDH, Perthes, SFCE

91. Welcome To NHS Direct Online osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder and is the most common form of In Britain, more than two million adults have osteoarthritis of the knee http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=337

92. Osteoarthritis Information on osteoarthritis. Intraarticular Hyaluronic Acid Injectionsfor Knee osteoarthritis Arthritis in the foot and ankle http://www.epodiatry.com/resource/osteoarthritis.htm

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93. Osteoarthritis Psychobiological Pathways osteoarthritis Interventions. Model. This project willfocus on older adults who are being treated for osteoarthritis (OA), http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/pmbc/osteoarthritis.htm

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94. Osteoarthritis Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/d/degenerative.htm

95. Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Spinal Joint Disease osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease commonly affecting the spinal joints.Learn about the causes, symptoms, and different treatments that include http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article266.html

The World Leader in Back Pain Care Home Patients Professionals Find a Doctor ... Pain Management SEARCH Make SpineUniverse my Home Page patient>conditions>arthritis Use FREE SpineUniverse Tools. Enter your Zipcode and we'll show you the best doctors and treatments in your area. Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Spinal Joint Disease Part 1 of 3 Edgar G. Dawson, M.D. Christopher I. Shaffrey, M.D. Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA, USA Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Also know as degenerative joint disease, it is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 20 million American adults. It should not be confused with rheumatoid arthritis, which is not the same as osteoarthritis . Osteoarthritis is caused by a breakdown of cartilage, the substance that provides a cushion between the bones of the joints. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over one another and acts as a shock absorber during physical movement. In osteoarthritis , the cartilage breaks down and wears away. This causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together, causing pain, swelling and loss of motion of the joint.

96. Guideline For The Management Of Pain In Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Guideline for the Management of Pain in osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis andJuvenile Chronic Arthritis. http://www.ampainsoc.org/pub/arthritis.htm

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97. Osteoarthritis Detailed information on osteoarthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis,and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_arthritis/osteoarth.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Arthritis and Rheumatology General Orthopaedic Surgery Joint, Hip and Knee Replacement ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Osteoarthritis What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a chronic, degenerative, joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the neck, lower back, knees, hips, and/or fingers. The disease is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. What causes osteoarthritis?

98. Elsevier Author Gateway osteoarthritis and Cartilage is the official journal of the osteoarthritis Research osteoarthritis; cartilage; molecular biology; clinical pharmacology http://authors.elsevier.com/JournalDetail.html?PubID=623055&Precis=DESC

99. Osteoarthritis The most common is osteoarthritis, which is usually not serious and causes Xrays are taken to confirm the diagnosis of osteoarthritis; all other tests http://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh/Musculoskeletal/Osteoarthritis.htm

100. Chondroitin Sulphate For Osteoarthritis Chondroitin sulphate for osteoarthritis. A metaanalysis of chondroitin sulfatein the treatment of osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2000 27 205211. http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/Arthritis/CSOA.html

@import "../../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Chondroitin sulphate for osteoarthritis Clinical bottom line Chondroitin sulphate given orally was found to be effective in reducing pain, improving function, and reducing NSAID and analgesic consumption in seven randomised double-blind trials involving 702 patients with osteoarthritis of hip or knee over three months or more. Chondroitin sulphate described complex molecules found in cartilage. Like glucosamine , this has been considered as a possible modifier of symptoms in osteoarthritis, though mechanisms are not understood, nor doses well worked out, nor pharmaceutical standards available. Reference BF Leeb et al. A metaanalysis of chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2000 27: 205-211. Review Searching of several electronic databases was for randomised, double-blind studies of chondroitin sulphate in osteoarthritis of hip or knee. Outcomes of interest were: Lequesne index, patient or physician global evaluation, pain, or walking time, or NSAID or analgesic drug use. Baseline characteristics had to show that patient characteristics were homogeneous. Results Information on 16 studies was available, but only seven of these, with 702 patients, were included in the meta-analysis. All were comparisons with placebo, in which additional analgesic drugs could be used. Doses were 800-1200 mg a day.

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