Osteoarthritis Progression: Mitigation and Rehabilitation Strategies.

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is a substantial burden for patients with the disease. Currently, there is no cure for osteoarthritis, but many emerging therapies have been developed to aid in the mitigation of disease progression. When osteoarthritis reaches the end-stage of disease many patients undergo total joint arthroplasty to improve quality of life, yet some experience persistent pain and mobility limitations for extended periods following surgery. This review highlights recent therapeutic advancements in osteoarthritis treatment consisting of pharmacologics, nutraceuticals, biologics, and exercise while emphasizing the current state of post-arthroplasty rehabilitation.

• Authors: Devin Drummer, Jeremy McAdam, Regina Seay, Arny Ferrando, S Louis Bridges Jr, Jasvinder A Singh, Marcas Bamman
• Journal: Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences (Front Rehabil Sci) Vol. 2 Pg. 724052 ( 2021) ISSN: 2673-6861 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 36188773 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2021 Drummer, McAdam, Seay, Ferrando, Bridges, Singh and Bamman.