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Osteoarthritis Research

Osteoarthritis research encompasses scientific investigation into the mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management strategies for osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage breakdown and progressive joint dysfunction. Research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilag…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 23× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Osteoarthritis research encompasses scientific investigation into the mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management strategies for osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage breakdown and progressive joint dysfunction. Research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage examines multiple dimensions of this condition, including the relationship between intramuscular fat deposition and disease pathology, neuromuscular deficits as potential causative factors in disease progression, and the role of sarcopenia in older adults with hand osteoarthritis. The journal addresses therapeutic interventions such as tai-chi exercise training for community-dwelling older adults experiencing painful knee osteoarthritis, as well as the impact of vitamin D supplementation on muscle health in affected populations. Additionally, the research explores patient-centered factors including health literacy and its influence on self-management capabilities among individuals living with osteoarthritis. This body of work reflects the multifactorial nature of osteoarthritis, spanning musculoskeletal changes, nutritional considerations, exercise-based interventions, and the importance of patient education and engagement in disease management, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of how osteoarthritis develops and how its burden might be reduced.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 23 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 Research, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · ISRAEL

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