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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Osteoarthritis and Management

  • Open or CloseBasem Al-Omari*

    School of Health and Life Science, University of Northumbria, UK

    *Corresponding author:Basem Al-Omari, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coach Lane Campus East, University of Northumbria, UK

Submission: June 21, 2019;Published: June 27, 2019

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2019.05.000622

ISSN : 2576-8875
Volume5 Issue5

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that causes pain, limitation of movement, and disability. The diagnosis of OA requires clinical examination, pathology, and/or radiography. OA has no cure, the current available treatment focuses on pain management and improving the quality of life. This treatment includes non-pharmacological treatment such as exercises and physiotherapy, pharmacological such as acetaminophen, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids, and surgical interventions such as joint replacement.

Keywords:Osteoarthritis; Arthritis; Joint pain; Degenerative disease

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