Osteoarthritis Flares.

Thomas, Martin; Guillemin, Francis; Neogi, Tuhina

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2021.11.001

Osteoarthritis Flares.

Thomas, Martin; Guillemin, Francis; Neogi, Tuhina

Authors

Martin Thomas m.thomas@keele.ac.uk

Francis Guillemin

Tuhina Neogi

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.

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