Osteoarthritis

In the past three decades, the prevalence of obesity in adults increased in almost every country among both females and males [ 1 ]. During this time, the age-standardized prevalence of obesity rose by more than 20% points in 49 countries (25% of …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease and a major public health issue, particularly in the context of global population growth and ageing, representing a significant burden for patients, societies and healthcare systems [ 1 – 3 ]. In …

Teleradiology, the transmission of radiologic images for remote assessment and consultation, has transformed modern medical care by mitigating geographical inequities and improving diagnostic accuracy. This technology employs telecommunications …

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects the aging population worldwide. It has an underlying inflammatory cause that leads to loss of chondrocytes, reducing the cartilage layer at the affected joints. Compounds with …

Pain is a common symptom reported by patients in both medical and surgical settings [ 1 , 2 ]. Given the multidimensional and subjective nature of pain, together with the large variability in response to medications, many prescribers are guided in …

Calcium crystal (CaC) deposition is found in the cartilage, menisci, and joint capsule of the knee in some patients with osteoarthritis (OA). CaCs are predominately comprised of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPP) and basic calcium phosphate …

Knee osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative knee osteoarthritis, is a prevalent form of osteoarthritis characterized by pain and a reduced health-related quality of life [ 1 , 2 ]. This chronic inflammatory joint disease significantly hinders …

Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition that can result in debilitating pain. Recognized risk factors associated with the development of knee osteoarthritis include obesity, repetitive joint stress and trauma, advancing age …