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Biomechanical considerations in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis of the knee

  • By

  • Andras Heijink

  • Andreas H. Gomoll

  • Henning Madry

  • Matej Drobnič

  • Giuseppe Filardo

  • João Espregueira-Mendes

  • C. Niek Van Dijk

  • December 16, 2011

  • 0 min

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    Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, primarily affecting the knee, and is characterized by joint pain, dysfunction, and potential deformities.

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    The primary changes in osteoarthritis occur in articular cartilage, with increasing focus on subchondral bone as a key factor in symptomatic disease.

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    Age is the major independent risk factor for osteoarthritis, with aging changes in the musculoskeletal system contributing to its development.

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    Biomechanical factors, such as malalignment and joint instability, play a significant role in the pathogenesis and progression of knee osteoarthritis.

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    Osteoarthritis results from a disruption in the homeostasis of articular cartilage, leading to increased water content and decreased proteoglycan levels.

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Biomechanical considerations in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis of the knee

  • by Andras Heijink, Andreas H. Gomoll, Henning Madry, Matej Drobnič, Giuseppe Filardo, João Espregueira-Mendes, C. Niek Van Dijk

  • December 16, 2011

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