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CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS

osteoarthritis, epidemiology, radiography, clinical characteristics, menopause, postmenopauza, joint inflammation.

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This article presents the clinical characteristics of patients with osteoarthritis. The study analyzes the factors contributing to disease development, clinical manifestations, radiological and laboratory findings. Differences related to age, gender, and comorbidities are also examined. The results are important for the early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the development of individualized treatment strategies.This article presents a clinical analysis of patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The study involved 81 women aged between 47 and 75 years, with a mean age of 57.7±7.55 years. All participants were in the postmenopausal period. The research examines the clinical and radiological features of OA, disease duration, the number and type of affected joints, as well as comorbid conditions. Most patients showed combined involvement of the knee and hip joints, with polyosteoarthritis being prevalent. Key clinical symptoms included joint pain, restricted mobility, and deformity. The article outlines diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches, including NSAIDs, physiotherapy, and chondroprotective therapy. The importance of a phenotype-based approach is highlighted for optimizing individualized diagnosis and management. In conclusion, osteoarthritis is a multifactorial condition, and thorough clinical characterization is crucial for effective treatment planning