Cooke T D, Dwosh I L
Clin Rheum Dis. 1986 Apr;12(1):155-72.
Osteoarthritis (OA), the commonest form of arthritis, is an important cause of chronic morbidity. Assessment of patients with OA can be improved by the recognition of several patterns with which this disorder can present. When these patterns are delineated by a careful history, physical examination, appropriate radiographs and laboratory tests, it often leads to a more precise diagnosis and ultimately better management of these patients. The standard classification of primary and secondary OA, while useful, should be expanded to include clinically relevant patterns of disease.
骨关节炎（OA）是最常见的关节炎形式，是慢性发病的一个重要原因。通过识别骨关节炎患者可能呈现的几种模式，可以改进对这些患者的评估。当通过仔细的病史、体格检查、适当的X光片和实验室检查来描绘这些模式时，通常会得出更精确的诊断，并最终对这些患者进行更好的治疗。原发性和继发性骨关节炎的标准分类虽然有用，但应加以扩展，以纳入具有临床相关性的疾病模式。
