Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the joints. In a normal joint, the ends of the bones are covered by a layer of cartilage. Cartilage helps the joint move smoothly and cushions the ends of the bones. In OA, the cartilage breaks down and becomes thin. This leaves the ends of the bones unprotected, and the joint loses its ability to move smoothly. OA mainly affects people over the age of 45, but it can develop in younger people.
Information courtesy of Arthritis Australia.
This disease is being researched in the following projects:
- Childhood Determinants of Adult Health (CDAH) Study
- Genetics of Osteoarthritis
- The Vitamin D Effect on Osteoarthritis (VIDEO) Study: a randomised controlled trial
- AFL TAS Knee - A pilot study to examine knees in Australian Rules Football players
- HUMira for active hand OsteoaRthritis (HUMOR trial)
- Inflammatory and Metabolic Mechanisms in Osteoarthritis Study
- MicroRNAs and osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee Statin (OAKS) Study
- Tasmanian Older Adult Cohort (TASOAC) Study
- ZAP 2 trial - A randomised trial of zoledronic acid for osteoarthritis of the knee