University of Maryland School of Medicine Apr 15 2025 About one in five American adults have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No treatment, however, exists to target the causes of the disease or to reverse or halt the damage the disease does to joints. Medications currently on the market only to help patients manage symptoms like joint pain, stiffness and mobility issues. In an effort to learn more about the genetic