Can Fam Physician. 1990 Mar;36:539-614.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting humans. Its clinical features are well recognized, and its diagnosis is easily established. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still poorly understood. The definition and classification of osteoarthritis have only recently been set up by the American Rheumatism Association and the National Institutes of Health-sponsored workshop. Management should be four-fold: educational, physiatric, medical, and surgical. The management goal should be individualized and be aimed at symptomatic relief and restoration of function.
骨关节炎是最常见的影响人类的关节炎类型。其临床特征广为人知，诊断也容易确立。但疾病的病因和发病机制仍了解甚少。疾病的定义和分类最近才由美国风湿病协会和美国国立卫生研究院主办的研讨会确定。治疗应该是多方面的：教育、理疗、医学和手术。治疗目标应该是个体化的，旨在缓解症状和恢复功能。
