Update on the management of osteoarthritis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the human population. It is characterized by the destruction of articular cartilage and the overgrowth of marginal and subchondral bone. The commonest weight bearing joint affected is that of the knee, affecting over one third of people over the age of 65 years. This article reviews the recent principles of non surgical management of osteoarthritis. This is divided into non drug management such as primary prevention, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and patient education. Drug management will include the use of different types of analgesics, viscosupplementation as well as joint injection.
Keywords
Osteoarthritis, management
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC)
Volume
7
Issue
2
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
Additional Information
DH