The relationship between real-time ultrasound-detected extra-articular soft tissue pathologies and knee pain in osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

The relationship between real-time ultrasound-detected extra-articular soft tissue pathologies and knee pain in osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

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  • Ghouri, Asim

  • Budworth, Luke

  • Wakefield, Richard J.

  • Kingsbury, Sarah R.

  • Conaghan, Philip G.

  • March 6, 2026

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    The study investigates the link between extra-articular soft tissue abnormalities detected by ultrasound and knee pain in osteoarthritis patients.

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    Participants included individuals aged 50 and over with radiographic evidence of knee osteoarthritis and significant pain levels.

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    Ultrasound evaluations assessed various extra-articular structures, including tendons and bursae, for pathologies related to knee pain.

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    Statistical analysis revealed associations between ultrasound-identified pathologies and pain severity and location in participants.

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    Findings suggest that extra-articular soft tissue pathology may significantly contribute to knee pain in osteoarthritis patients.

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The relationship between real-time ultrasound-detected extra-articular soft tissue pathologies and knee pain in osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

  • by Ghouri, Asim, Budworth, Luke, Wakefield, Richard J., Kingsbury, Sarah R., Conaghan, Philip G.

  • March 6, 2026

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