OSTEOARTHRITIS AND DEPRESSION

Abstract

The review considers the problem of comorbidity of osteoarthritis (OA) and depression. The latter in OA patients is shown to be commonly a component of the well-known triad of pain – depression – sleep disorders, frequently determining the functional abilities and quality of life. The presence of anxiety and depression may increase the risk for poor outcomes of arthroplasty. Environmental stressors in patients require a biopsychosocial approach, by determining the possibilities of drug and non-drug treatment. However, despite the relatively large number of works dedicated to the problem of depression in patients with OA, there are many unsolved questions regarding both its role in the development of the disease and approaches to therapy.

Keywords

• osteoarthritis
• depression