Swift Amelia
University of Birmingham.
Nurs Times. 2012;108(7):12-5.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a synovial joint disorder characterised by pain, stiffness, and restricted function. It is often classed as a degenerative disease because the affected joints deteriorate over time. This article, the first in a three-part series, describes the complex pathophysiology and causes of pain in OA, risk factors, and how it is diagnosed.
骨关节炎（OA）是一种滑膜关节疾病，其特征为疼痛、僵硬和功能受限。它通常被归类为退行性疾病，因为受影响的关节会随着时间推移而恶化。本文是一个系列文章的第一篇，描述了骨关节炎疼痛的复杂病理生理学、病因、风险因素以及其诊断方法。
