The article discusses the prevalence of osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands. The modern aspects of pathogenesis and the leading role of inflammation in it are highlighted. The article assesses the risk factors for osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands. According to recent studies, one of the important factors that increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands are gender (in premenopausal women, due to a decrease in estrogen levels, a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands is determined compared to men of the same age) and obesity as one of the causes of systemic inflammation. The article draws attention to studies studying a wide range of serum biomarkers with diagnostic and prognostic value, as well as the role of synovitis imaging as a factor contributing to the progression of the disease. The article also discusses the latest recommendations of the leading professional communities of EULAR and ARC on the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands. According to modern principles, the treatment of patients should include a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods and is aimed not only at reducing pain and improving the functional state of the joints, the quality of life of patients, but also at preventing / slowing the progression of the disease. Attention is also drawn to the main provisions on the rational use of NSAIDs by leading Russian associations and communities, which focus on possible adverse reactions of NSAIDs. The article pays great attention to the use of chondroitin sulfate as a substance recommended for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands by leading international communities. The authors present the results of a number of studies proving the safety and effectiveness of the use of chondroitin sulfate in osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands.

The article discusses the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). In recent decades, ideas about the pathogenesis of OA have undergone significant changes. If at the dawn of the study OA was presented as a degenerative process associated with age, now that some immunological and genetic aspects of the disease have become known, the idea of the pathogenesis of OA has changed. Currently, there are clinical guidelines developed by professional communities that define approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with OA. In Russia, the Association of Rheumatologists and Orthopedic Traumatologists in 2021 developed clinical guidelines for the management of patients with gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis, but currently no clear consensus has been developed in any of the treatment recommendations regarding the use of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. While according to published studies of plant and botanical nutraceuticals developed from natural products, promising data on efficacy compared to placebo drugs and their potential for the treatment of patients with OA have been demonstrated. According to a study conducted by N.E. Lane et al., patients with OA regularly use supplements, as well as over-the-counter products in combination with prescription drugs, and the likelihood of using prescription products increases with increasing duration and severity of OA. And currently there is not enough knowledge and information about the possibilities of additional use of nutraceuticals in the treatment of patients. The article discusses the composition of the biologically active additive, which has anti-inflammatory, anti-catabolic and antiproliferative effects and can be considered as an addition to NSAIDs, chondroitin sulfate, glycosamine (sulfate or hydrochloride) and their combinations in OA. Type II collagen peptide, curcumin (curcuminoids 95%), black pepper extract (piperine) and Boswellia pilchata extract in clinical studies have demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of patients with OA. A number of studies have also found a number of pleootropic effects. Effects such as anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective and antitumor effects will be important in patients with comorbidity.

The article discusses the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), the prevalence of which is high, and according to some forecasts it will increase by 50% in the next 20 years. The authors emphasize the high comorbidity among patients suffering from OA and high cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks with frequent use of NSAIDs, the volume of consumption of which is constantly increasing. Discussing recommendations for the treatment of patients with OA, the article focuses on the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) preparations in the treatment of OA. The mechanisms of anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective actions of HA in the joint, its effect on cartilage and synovial membrane are discussed. Attention is drawn to the fact that, despite more than 30 years of experience in the effective use of HA preparations in the treatment of OA, this procedure is still a subject of controversy among international professional communities. The article presents data from meta-analyses and systematic reviews confirming the effectiveness of the use of intra-articular management of HA preparations in OA of various localization (knee joints, hip joints, hand joints). In conclusion, the recommendations of the technical expert group established at the International Symposium on Intra-Articular Treatment are given to determine the criteria for the successful administration of HA in OA of various localizations, as well as predictors of success and non-success of therapy with HA drugs. The experts identified indications, contraindications for intra-articular administration of HA preparations, as well as conditions associated with an increased risk of therapy failure. In conclusion, the authors draw conclusions about the importance of using HA preparations for intra-articular administration for the treatment of OA, starting from the early stages, following the recommendations of experts.

The most common diseases of the upper limb are osteoarthritis (OA) of the joints of the hands, lateral epiconlitis, tendinitis of the shoulder muscles, adhesive capsulitis. OA of the shoulder and acromioclavicular joints is less common. The development of acute and subacute pain in the elbow and shoulder joints in the vast majority of cases is determined by the pathology of soft tissues: muscles, ligamentous apparatus and related synovial bags, making it difficult to diagnose. A clinical and radiological heterogeneity of OA of the joints of the hands is a very complex pathology for the study, and also to create a unified algorithms for therapy. Therapy nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in the short term, but it has several side effects. Despite a variety of attempts at therapy with successful and unsuccessful outcome, the attention of researchers for several decades converted to the injection therapy with hyaluronic acid. The article presents the data of studies demonstrating the anti-inflammatory effect of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of OA, as well as the results of clinical trials and data system of meta-analysis demonstrating the effectiveness of intra-articular and extra-articular therapy tendinopathy of the upper limb. Most of the cited studies demonstrated the efficacy and good tolerance of 1% sodium hyaluronate. In the domestic market it is presented in the drug Flexotron Forte. The authors provide the results of the study results, demonstrating the efficacy and safety of using Flexotron Forte to clinical practice.

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