Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic disorder of the joints that occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones within a joint wears down over time. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling, which can affect everyday activities. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, the condition can be ma…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic disorder of the joints that occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones within a joint wears down over time. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling, which can affect everyday activities. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, the condition can be managed with medications, physical therapy, weight loss, and lifestyle changes. These treatments can help improve overall joint function, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Osteoarthritis, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Roberto Paganelli · Italy Riccardi Carlo · Italy Helena Idborg · Sweden

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