Open AccessAging processes and the development of osteoarthritis
Author(s) -
Richard F. Loeser
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
current opinion in rheumatology/current opinion in rheumatology, with evaluated medline
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.452
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1080-8175
pISSN - 1040-8711
DOI - 10.1097/bor.0b013e32835a9428
Subject(s) - osteoarthritis , medicine , cartilage , synovitis , senescence , articular cartilage , pathology , arthritis , anatomy , alternative medicine
Aging is a primary risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis and the understanding of how aging processes contribute to the development of osteoarthritis is an important area of active research. The most recent literature in this area was reviewed in order to update investigators on the status of the field.