Research Progress Related to Osteoarthritis

NIAMS-funded research helps find new discoveries allowing people to live longer, healthier lives. NIAMS and the National Institutes of Health support research on osteoarthritis and are studying:

  • Epidemiology and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
  • Different risk factors for osteoarthritis.
  • Treatment options, prevention, and diagnosis of the disease.
  • Imaging methods for cartilage and joints.

In addition, studies continue to:

  • Evaluate human genetics of bone and cartilage and their interactions with the environment.
  • Examine biomarkers for osteoarthritis as potential surrogate endpoints for disease onset and progression.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss and exercise in managing the symptoms and outcomes in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
  • Compare how different biologic factors may influence pain relief in people with osteoarthritis.

Read more about NIAMS-Supported Research Programs.

For More Info

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Toll free: 888-INFO-FDA (888-463-6332)
Website: fda.gov

Drugs@FDA at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/dafDrugs@FDA is a searchable catalog of FDA-approved drug products. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics

Website: cdc.gov/nchs (en inglés)

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Institutes of Health

Website: https://nccih.nih.gov/ (en inglés)

National Institute on Aging Information Center, National Institutes of Health

Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/ (en inglés)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Website: aaos.org (en inglés)

American College of Rheumatology

Website: rheumatology.org (en inglés)

American Physical Therapy Association

Website: apta.org (en inglés)

Arthritis Foundation

Website: arthritis.org (en inglés)

National Spine Health Foundation

Website: spinehealth.org (en inglés)

Osteoarthritis Action Alliance

Website: oaaction.unc.edu (en inglés)

If you need more information about available resources in your language or other languages, please visit our webpages below or contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at NIAMSInfo@mail.nih.gov. You can also find a variety of information from organizations that are NIAMS Coalition Members.