This Atlas provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the historical and current
perspectives on osteoarthritis including the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disease.
Written by leading authors in the field of osteoarthritis the book discusses classification
etiology and risk factors for osteoarthritis the disease course and determinants of
osteoarthritis progression clinical features and diagnosis as well as imaging methods to
assess joint damage. The Atlas of Osteoarthritis concludes with the latest treatment updates
including both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments as well as surgical
recommendations for patients with the disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint
disease causing joint pain stiffness and physical disability among adults. It is an important
issue for both the individual and society with its impact on public health continuing to grow
as a result of the aging population the rising prevalence of obesity and the lack of
definitive treatments to prevent or halt the progress of the disease.
