Osteoarthritis is not simply a disease of "wear and tear" that happens in joints as people get older. There is more to the disease than aging alone. Researchers are studying:
Tools to detect osteoarthritis earlier
Genes
Tissue engineering
A wide range of treatment strategies
Osteoarthritis in animals
Pain relief medicines
Medicines to prevent joint damage
Acupuncture
Vitamins and other supplements
Injection of hyaluronic acid (a natural
part of cartilage and joint fluid)
Note: The above information is
offered not as a prescription or in place of proper medical
care, but as a report on research findings which may be of
interest. In cases of sickness, the attention and care of a
nutritionally aware health professional are
essential.
