Summary:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal
condition worldwide. In Bangladesh, it is also the most
prevalent rheumatological disease. Recent research on the
disease pathogenesis and treatment has stimulated new
interest in OA. The previous “degenerative” and “wear
and tear” concept of OA has been discarded. Diagnosis of
difficult cases has already improved with new imaging
techniques and improving further. Studies have emphasized
the positive role of patient education and the
multidisciplinary approach to the disease. Numerous new
studies on the pharmacological modality of therapy of OA