Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Primary Osteoarthritis

Primary Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive joint disorder characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, subchondral bone, synovial membrane and other joint tissue. It is a common cause of joint pain and disability in the elderly. Treatment includes exercise, physical therapy, weight loss, anti-inflamma…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 4× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Primary Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive joint disorder characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, subchondral bone, synovial membrane and other joint tissue. It is a common cause of joint pain and disability in the elderly. Treatment includes exercise, physical therapy, weight loss, anti-inflammatory medications, and in some cases, surgical intervention. While there is no cure for Primary Osteoarthritis, the condition can be managed to improve the quality of life for affected individuals. By slowing the degenerative process and improving joint function, patients with Primary Osteoarthritis can stay active and independent longer.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

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

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · ISRAEL

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