Osteoarthritis

ICD-10 Code M15-M19

Osteoarthritis

Definition

A noninflammatory degenerative joint disease occurring chiefly in older persons, characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins and changes in the synovial membrane. It is accompanied by pain and stiffness, particularly after prolonged activity.

Also known as degenerative joint disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skeletal joint Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Celecoxib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Diclofenac may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Diflunisal may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Etodolac may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Fenoprofen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Flurbiprofen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ibuprofen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Indomethacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ketoprofen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Meloxicam may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Nabumetone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Naproxen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Oxaprozin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Piroxicam may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sulindac may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tolmetin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)