Osteoarthritis 1: Physiology, risk factors and causes of pain

Swift, A.

Nursing Times 108(7): 12-15

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762
PMID: 22479933
Document Number: 656380
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a synovial joint disorder characterised by pain, stiffness, and restricted function. It is often classed as a degenerative disease because the affected joints deteriorate over time. This article, the first in a three-part series, describes the complex pathophysiology and causes of pain in OA, risk factors, and how it is diagnosed.

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