title: Osteoarthritis in other joints (hip, elbow, foot, ankle, toes, wrist) after sports injuries.
abstract: Osteoarthritis of nonknee joints, although less common than knee osteoarthritis, remains a significant and disabling condition for many present and former athletes. These injuries can be caused by repeated loads or following a specific traumatic event. The resulting pain and loss of motion can limit function and ability. Arthroscopic techniques in many cases enable surgeons to symptomatically treat limitations of range of motion and pain, prolonging active careers. Joint replacement remains the ultimate solution for hip osteoarthritis, and may be a viable option in ankle osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical Center, 675 N. St. Clair, Galter 17-100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Kohj1@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dietz
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000293:injuries; D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology*; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000209:etiology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000293:injuries; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000473:pathology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries