121. Monash Health Promotion | Pamphlets Pamphlets. osteoarthritis and You. A Health Promotion Project by. Ben Towell, David osteoarthritis What is it? osteoarthritis is a http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthpromotion/pamphlets/osteoarthritis/

Monash M N H S Healthpromotion Pamphlets > Osteoarthritis HEALTH PROMOTION Home Health Directory Health Resources Research ... Links FURTHER INFORMATION What is Health Promotion Course Manual Misc Documents Pamphlets Osteoarthritis and You A Health Promotion Project by Ben Towell, David Belousoff, Lee Pheng Yap, Michelle Natividad, Sarah Koh Third Year Monash Medical Students in association with Dr. Bridget Hsu-Hage Health Promotion Unit MED 3072 Osteoarthritis - What is it? Who gets Osteoarthritis? Symptoms of Osteoarthritis Which joints are most commonly affected? ... Further contacts Osteoarthritis - What is it Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in the joints deteriorates, causing pain, and loss of movement. It is the most common form of arthritis. Who gets Osteoarthritis The peak onset of osteoarthritis is in middle age and more women than men are affected . One in 3 people over 60 are affected and more than 3 in 4 individuals over the age of seventy show some radiographic evidence of the condition. However, problems of osteoarthritis can sometimes be found in younger people.

122. Virtual Hospital: University Of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: R Rheumatology osteoarthritis. David See related Provider Topics Bones, Joints and Muscles, osteoarthritis or Seniors Health. See http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter07/03-7.html

For Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 7 Rheumatology: Osteoarthritis David C. Krupp, MD and Mark A. Graber, MD Departments of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and College of Medicine Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Mosby Overview . Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease. OA is a condition of synovial joints characterized by focal cartilage loss and an accompanying reparative bone response. Typical radiographic features are joint space narrowing and the presence of osteophytes and sclerosis. OA is strongly related to age. It is rare under 45 years of age without trauma, but at least half of those over age 65 years have radiographic evidence of OA. Types Primary OA . Primary OA is a wear-and-tear phenomenon. OA generally spares the shoulders and MCP joints. Secondary OA . May involve joints that are generally not involved with primary OA, including MCP joints, shoulder, or isolated large joints. It may be related to chondrocalcinosis or another secondary cause (below). Traumatic arthritis secondary to slipped capital femoral epiphysis, congenital hip dislocation, destruction secondary to septic joint, hemophilia, or other injury.

123. Virtual Hospital : Health Topics A-Z : Osteoarthritis Health Topics AZ osteoarthritis. For Adult Providers. University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook osteoarthritis For Adult Patients. http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_osteoarthritis.html

Health Topics A-Z Osteoarthritis All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics ... Pediatric Provider Topics For Adult Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Osteoarthritis For Adult Patients Aging Begins at 30: Lifestyle Changes, Drugs Help Symptoms of Osteoarthritis All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics ... UI Health Care Home http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_osteoarthritis.html

124. Recommendations For The Medical Management Of Osteoarthritis Of The Hip And Knee American College of Rheumatology Subcommittee on osteoarthritis Guidelines. Members of the Subcommittee on osteoarthritis Guidelines arc as follows. http://www.rheumatology.org/publications/guidelines/oa-mgmt/oa-mgmt.asp?aud=mem

125. HealthWorld Online - Naturopathic Medicine -, HealthWorld Online - Natural Healt Learn to release your anxieties fears. Click Here. osteoarthritis. © Ruth BarShalom ND, David Soileau ND , American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=837

126. OAI: Osteoarthritis Initiative osteoarthritis Initiative A Knee Health Study. What is the OAI? The OAI osteoarthritis Initiative is a nationwide research http://www.oai.ucsf.edu/

@import "oaiscreen.css"; Osteoarthritis Initiative: A Knee Health Study What is the OAI? The OAI Osteoarthritis Initiative is a nationwide research study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health knee osteoarthritis , one of the most common causes of disability in adults. OAI is a four-year study and will recruit 5,000 men and women aged 45 and above at high risk for developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes more health problems and medical expenses than any other form of arthritis. Symptoms of osteoarthritis can range from stiffness and mild pain to severe joint pain and even disability. As the U.S. population swells with graying baby boomers, vast numbers of people will suffer from osteoarthritis. Today, 35 million people, 13 percent of the U.S. population, are 65 and older, and more than half of them have radiological evidence of osteoarthritis in at least one joint. By 2030, 20 percent of Americans, about 70 million people, will have passed their 65th birthday and will be at risk for OA. Help promote health Joining the OAI health study now could improve the lives of your grandchildren and millions of Americans later.

127. ABCNEWS.com : New Test Detects Osteoarthritis Faster New Test Detects osteoarthritis Faster. By Serena Gordon HealthScoutNews Reporter From HealthScoutNews Oct. 7 — An international http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/Healthology/HS_509462.html

var SectionID="Living"; var SubsectionID="Healthology"; var NameID="HS_detecting_arthritis021007"; October 7, 2002 FEATURED SERVICES RELATIONSHIPS SHOPPING DOWNLOADS WIRELESS ... FREE HEADLINE FEED INTERACT BOARDS CHAT NEWS ALERTS CONTACT ABC New Test Detects Osteoarthritis Faster By Serena Gordon HealthScoutNews Reporter From HealthScoutNews Oct. 7 Related Webcasts Osteoarthritis Do You Have Arthritis? An Answer to Your Aches: Treatment Strategies for Arthritis Alternative Therapies for Arthritis The study, published in the current issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism , found that osteoarthritis causes changes in the levels of two markers of collagen production and metabolism. Collagen is a component of cartilage. "What this study clearly shows is that there are biological markers for cartilage synthesis and degradation, and that they are present in osteoarthritis," says Dr. John Klippel, medical director of the Arthritis Foundation. Klippel was not involved in the current research. Osteoarthritis is a disorder caused by the destruction of the cartilage that cushions the joints. As cartilage wears away, bones begin to rub together. The condition can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion. More than 20 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Half of all Americans have osteoarthritis in at least one joint by the age of 65. There is no treatment to halt the progression of osteoarthritis, only to manage its symptoms.

128. Osteoarthritis - Treatments, Remedies, Pain Management Which osteoarthritis treatments really work, and which don’t? Remedyfind is an unbiased, international site where individuals and physicians rate the http://remedyfind.com/hc-Osteoarthritis.asp

ADD/ADHD ALLERGIES ANXIETY DISORDERS ARTHRITIS: OSTEOARTHRITIS ... WEIGHT LOSS MORE TO COME... Search: entire Remedyfind site in ADD/ADHD in Allergies in Anxiety Disorders in Arthritis: Osteoarthritis in Arthritis: Rheumatoid in Asthma in Autism Spectrum Disorders in Back Pain in Bipolar Disorder in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis in Depression in Eating Disorders in Endometriosis in Epilepsy in Fibromyalgia in Gastrointestinal Disorders in Headaches in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Lupus in Multiple Sclerosis in Narcolepsy in Sexual Performance / Dysfunction in Sleep Apnea in Sleep Disorders in Smoking Cessation in Weight Loss HOME ABOUT HELP CONTACT Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Home > Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Video Library Discover what really works - subscribe to RemedyFind Osteoarthritis newsletter. Each free email newsletter is sent out every two months and features member ratings, inspiring personal stories and the latest research findings. Osteoarthritis Newsletter We value your privacy: we do not sell or rent email addresses to anyone. Your email address will ONLY be used for the purpose of sending you this newsletter, and you'll be free to unsubscribe at any time.

129. Mobic (Meloxicam) Approved In US For Osteoarthritis Mobic (Meloxicam) Approved in US for osteoarthritis RIDGEFIELD, CT April 14, 2000 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Mobic(R) (meloxicam http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1ccf8a.htm

130. Osteoarthritis Of The Knee Hyaluronic Acid Injections osteoarthritis of the Knee Hyaluronic Acid Injections. What is osteoarthritis? osteoarthritis problem. Return to top. What causes osteoarthritis? http://familydoctor.org/x1515.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Pain Disorders Osteoarthritis of the Knee What is osteoarthritis? What causes osteoarthritis? How can my doctor tell if I have osteoarthritis? How will my doctor treat my osteoarthritis? ... What are hyaluronic acid injections? Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Hyaluronic Acid Injections Printer-friendly version Email this article What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative arthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis. Arthritis is what happens when the tissue that protects the bones wears away. This tissue is called cartilage (say: car-till-edge). Osteoarthritis in the knee can be a painful problem. Return to top What causes osteoarthritis? Doctors don't know what causes joint cartilage to wear away. But they do know that osteoarthritis is more common as you get older or if you are very overweight. Sometimes a serious knee injury can bring on arthritis after a few years. Return to top How can my doctor tell if I have osteoarthritis? Your doctor can find out if you have osteoarthritis by asking you questions about how your knee feels and by giving your knee an exam. Your doctor may want to take x-rays of your knee. These x-rays can help your doctor see how serious the problem is. Return to top How will my doctor treat my osteoarthritis?

131. Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a process of progressive deterioration of articular cartilage and formation of new bone http://www.gentili.net/Hand/oa.htm

Osteoarthritis (OA) , also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a process of progressive deterioration of articular cartilage and formation of new bone (osteophytes) at the joint surface. Primary osteoarthritis is age related and associated with repetitive and/or high mechanical stress on a normal joint. Secondary osteoarthritis is due to an underlying cause such as trauma, inflammatory, metabolic, developmental, or connective tissue diseases. Distribution: Primary osteoarthritis of the hands typically targets the PIP, DIP, scaphotrapeziotrapezoid and the 1st carpometacarpal joints. The knee, hip, spinal, and 1st metatarsophalangeal joints are other areas which are commonly involved. Additional joints can be affected in cases of secondary osteoarthritis. Radiographic Findings: Affected joint spaces are narrowed with reactive subchondral sclerosis (eburnation). Other classic radiographic findings include osteophytes and subchondral cysts. Heberden's nodes at the DIP joints and Bouchard's nodes at the PIP joints of the hands are areas of osteophyte formation and soft tissue swelling associated with osteoarthritis. Intraarticular loose bodies can also sometimes be seen. Erosive osteoarthritis is an inflammatory arthritis primarily seen in peri- and post-menopausal women; the distribution pattern in the hands is the same as in primary osteoarthritis. However, this process is associated with osteoporotic changes and erosions at the center of the involved articular surfaces which create a "gull-wing" deformity.

132. EMJA: Medical Management Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee And Hip Joints (Medical Journal of Australia) Medical management of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints. Medical management of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/180_05_010304/gra10763_fm.html

Home Issues Classifieds Contact ... correction notice Correction: The html and pdf versions of this article were corrected on 28 April 2004. An explanatory correction notice appears in the 3 May 2004 edition of the MJA. Clinical Update Medical management of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints Rebecca Grainger and Flavia M Cicuttini MJA Introduction Non-pharmacological management Education and behavioural intervention Weight loss ... Author details Abstract Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic condition which requires an individualised management plan involving multiple kinds of treatment. Exercise programs and the Arthritis Self-Management Program reduce pain and disability associated with osteoarthritis. Paracetamol is the most appropriate first-line analgesic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used as second-line analgesia on an as-needed basis (including continuous use), but must be used with caution. Cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors are used if there are risk factors for upper-gastrointestinal complications, but only after considering cardiovascular risk. Glucosamine sulfate is a safe and effective over-the-counter treatment.

133. Glucosamine Therapy For Treating Osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review) All rights reserved. Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review). Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review). http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/AB002946.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2004 Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review) Towheed TE, Anastassiades TP, Shea B, Houpt J, Welch V, Hochberg MC ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... Browse by Review Group A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 08 December 1999. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, and it is often associated with significant disability and an impaired quality of life. Objectives: To review all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness and toxicity of glucosamine in osteoarthritis (OA). Search strategy: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and Current Contents up to November 1999, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. We also wrote letters to content experts, and hand searched reference lists of identified RCTs and pertinent review articles. Selection criteria: Relevant studies met the following criteria: 1) RCTs evaluating the effectiveness and safety of glucosamine in OA, 2) Both placebo based and comparative studies were eligible, 3) Both single blinded and double-blinded studies were eligible.

134. Ancient Malady, New Remedy? Similarly, when our own knees wear out from osteoarthritis, we can live with the pain, or we can have surgery to replace the knees. What is osteoarthritis? http://www.infoaging.org/d-oarth-home.html

Learn: Find out more about healthy aging Subscribe: Sign up to receive free AFAR publications Donate: Support aging research Search infoaging.org Select an Issue Alzheimer's disease Breast cancer Depression Diabetes Heart diseases Macular degeneration Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Prostate cancer Stroke Ancient Malady, New Remedy? When the knees of our blue jeans wear out, we live with the holes, or we patch them. Similarly, when our own knees wear out from osteoarthritis, we can live with the pain, or we can have surgery to replace the knees. But researchers are working on new ways to grow our cartilage back again, perhaps eliminating the need for replacements. Find Out More What is osteoarthritis? What are the causes of and risk factors for osteoarthritis? How does a doctor diagnose osteoarthritis? How can you prevent osteoarthritis? How is osteoarthritis related to aging? Check the latest research Of the role of exercise in osteoarthritis treatment On the newest medications available for osteoarthritis On the value of alternative therapies for osteoarthritis On the risk of heart disease with the newer COX-2 medications On studies supporting some alternative therapies for osteoarthritis On telomeres and osteoarthritis The Future and Clinical Trials What is the future of osteoarthritis likely to tell us?

135. Managing Osteoarthritis: Helping The Elderly Maintain Function And Mobility Research in Action, Issue 4. Managing osteoarthritis. Helping the Elderly Maintain Function and Mobility. AHRQ Research Has Improved osteoarthritis Management. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/osteoria/osteoria.htm

Research in Action, Issue 4 Managing Osteoarthritis Helping the Elderly Maintain Function and Mobility Research shows how elderly patients with osteoarthritis can become more active and responsible for their own care, make more informed decisions, help to control the costs of health care, and improve their quality of life. Select for PDF file (837 KB). PDF Help Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the United States, affecting over 20 million adults. More than half of all people age 65, and over have evidence of osteoarthritis. It is the leading cause of disability in this age group. Research funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicates that treatment involving patient self-management, occupational therapy, pharmaceutical therapy, and surgery can reduce pain, maintain or improve joint mobility, and limit functional disability. AHRQ's research shows how elderly patients with osteoarthritis can: Become more active and responsible for their own care. Make more informed decisions.

136. Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis. Definition osteoarthritis Alternative Names Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA. Causes http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/000423.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Osteoarthritis Definition: Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease causing deterioration of the joint cartilage (the softer parts of bones, which cushion their connections to each other) and the formation of new bone (bone spurs) at the margins of the joints. Alternative Names: Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA Causes, incidence, and risk factors: For most people, the cause of osteoarthritis is unknown, but metabolic, genetic, chemical, and mechanical factors play a role in its development. It is associated with the aging process and is the most common form of arthritis It may first appear without symptoms between 30 and 40 years of age and is present in almost everyone by the age of 70. Symptoms generally appear in middle age. Before the age of 55 it occurs equally in both sexes. However, after 55 the incidence is higher in women.

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