title: Osteoarthritis research: animal models.
abstract: Although limited in scope and detail, the current review has sought to highlight the contribution of animal models in the study of OA. Further use of these and other models should provide information that may lead to methods for the early detection and successful treatment of human OA.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine 33101.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Altman
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Dean
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology