Osteoarthritis Flares.

Thomas, Martin; Guillemin, Francis; Neogi, Tuhina

Abstract

The phenomenon of flares is a common feature in the daily life of people with osteoarthritis (OA). Characterized by episodes of sudden-onset increases in signs and symptoms, their impact can often be distressing and disabling. Despite their potential to have both short-term and long-term consequences for patients across the whole course of the condition, their occurrence and optimal management are not fully understood. This article provides a contemporary perspective on defining OA flares and their potential triggers, and offers suggestions for how health professionals might explore flare patterns with patients in clinical practice and frame timely best-practice treatment approaches.

Citation

Thomas, M., Guillemin, F., & Neogi, T. (2022). Osteoarthritis Flares. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 38(2), 239 - 257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2021.11.001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 8, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Apr 8, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Publicly Available Date: May 30, 2023
• Journal: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
• Print ISSN: 0749-0690
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 38
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 239 - 257
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2021.11.001
• Keywords: Osteoarthritis; Flare; Pain; Acute; Exacerbation; Symptom variability;Management
• Publisher URL: https://www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0690(21)00100-2/fulltext