Research Progress Related to Osteoarthritis
NIAMS and the National Institutes of Health support research on osteoarthritis and are studying:
- Epidemiology and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
- Different risk factors for osteoarthritis.
- Treatment options, prevention, and diagnosis of the disease.
- Imaging methods for cartilage and joints.
- The underlying sources of osteoarthritis pain.
In addition, studies continue to:
- Evaluate human genetics of bone and cartilage and their interactions with the environment.
- Examine biomarkers for osteoarthritis as potential surrogate endpoints for disease onset and progression.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss and exercise in managing the symptoms and outcomes in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Compare how different biologic factors may influence pain relief in people with osteoarthritis.
- Explore strategies for optimizing osteoarthritis care through clinical and community partnerships.
Read more about NIAMS-Supported Research Programs.
For More Info
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Website: cdc.gov/nchs (en inglés)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Institutes of Health
Website: https://nccih.nih.gov/ (en inglés)
National Institute on Aging Information Center, National Institutes of Health
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/ (en inglés)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Website: aaos.org (en inglés)
American College of Rheumatology
Website: rheumatology.org (en inglés)
American Physical Therapy Association
Website: apta.org (en inglés)
National Spine Health Foundation
Website: spinehealth.org (en inglés)
Osteoarthritis Action Alliance
Website: oaaction.unc.edu (en inglés)
If you need more information about available resources in your language or other languages, please visit our webpages below or contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at NIAMSInfo@mail.nih.gov. You can also find a variety of information from organizations that are NIAMS Coalition Members.