Research in osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most collaborative in rheumatology, and the Osteoarthritis Initiative is championing efforts to pool expertise and data in imaging studies in OA. The rationale for, undertaking of, and emerging results from this project are outlined in this Perspectives article, with an emphasis on how they will advance the understanding and treatment of OA.
- Felix Eckstein
- Wolfgang Wirth
- Michael C. Nevitt