Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which related with the damage of cartilage. X-Ray one osteoarthritis radiological examinations but only to see bone not One an effective examination visualize cartilage Ultrasound. The objective this study determine relation between grading scale ultrasonographic in knee patients. This was Cross-sectional on 32 patients based Total Sampling techniq...

We retrospectively examined the long-term outcome of 96 asymptomatic hips in 96 patients with a mean age of 49.3 years (16 to 65) who had radiological evidence of femoroacetabular impingement. When surveillance commenced there were 17, 34, and 45 hips with cam, pincer, and mixed impingement, respectively. Overall, 79 hips (82.3%) remained free of osteoarthritis for a mean of 18.5 years (10 to 4...

OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that farmers are at high risk of hip osteoarthritis and to investigate possible causes for such a hazard. DESIGN Cross sectional survey. SETTING Five rural general practices. SUBJECTS 167 male farmers aged 60-76 and 83 controls from mainly sedentary jobs. All those without previous hip replacement underwent radiography of the hip. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES H...

Objective: To review old, current, emerging and potential pathophysiological mechanisms in osteoarthritis and its approach to new treatments. Data sources: Published original research work and reviews from 1995 till early 2008 were searched in English on subjects related to pathogenesis, pathophysiology and potential new approaches to treatment of osteoarthritis. Study design: Articles that emp...

www.aafp.org/afp AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 279 asymmetric joint cartilage loss, subchondral sclerosis (increased bone density), marginal osteophytes and subchondral cysts is the same in younger and older adults. Primary osteoarthritis is the most common form and is usually seen in weight-bearing joints that have undergone abnormal stresses (e.g., from obesity or overuse). The precise etiology o...

Millions of people are affected by the disease Knee Osteoarthritis, and prevalence condition is steadily increasing. osteoarthritis has a significant impact on people's lives generating increased worry, mental health disorders, physical problems. Early detection knee critical for decreasing consequences, numerous studies being conducted to classify osteoarthritis. In this study, deep CNN classi...

AIM To discusses pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic alternatives for managing knee osteoarthritis in primary care by primary health care nurse practitioners. METHODS A case example is presented, the evidence-based guideline recommendations of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons are reviewed, and a plan of care is ...

Hip osteoarthritis is a chronic disease affecting the joint and surrounding musculature resulting in structural and functional failure of the joint and causing pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. This narrative review outlines the prevalence and burden of hip osteoarthritis followed by its natural history and risk factors. Considerations for diagnosis and assessment are then covered....

OBJECTIVE To determine and compare self-management methods used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and to determine which methods patients consider most effective. METHODS Patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis were questioned about self-management methods and asked to indicate the most effective ones. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients with osteoarthritis and 26 with rhe...