Osteoarthritis

PREVIEW

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease in the world. A major cause of pain and disability, it usually develops in the smaller joints of the fingers, the weight-bearing joints of the leg, and the movable portions of the spine. Often, however, a patient's symptoms do not correspond with the clinical features. Here, Drs Morehead and Sack diagram the pathogenesis and diagnosis of osteoarthritis and delve into the treatments available today, acknowledging the controversial nature of some therapies.