title: The syndrome of osteoarthritis.
abstract: The syndrome called osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by change in structure and function of the joint. It is only symptomatic in about half of afflicted subjects. There is no diagnostic test. Progression is followed by a set of clinical variables that can be standardized for use in clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: Miami Geriatric, Education and Clinical Center, FL, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Altman
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012737:Sex Factors; D013577:Syndrome