Understanding of the basis of osteoarthritis (OA) has seen some interesting advancements
in recent years. It has been observed that cartilage degeneration is preceded by …

Osteoarthritis (OA) induces inflammation and degeneration of all joint components including
cartilage, joint capsule, bone and bone marrow, and ligaments. Particularly intraarticular …

Inflammation, both locally in the joint and systemic, is nowadays considered among the
mechanisms involved in osteoarthritis (OA). However, this concept has not always been …

Low back pain is a vital musculoskeletal disease that impairs life quality, leads to disability
and imposes heavy economic burden on the society, while it is greatly attributed to …

Repairing cartilage defects using thermosensitive hydrogels is an attractive treatment
strategy, but the poor mechanical properties and limited understanding of the interactions …

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease associated with aging, which
often leads to joint stiffness and disability. Exercise is one of the most important non …

Objective It has been debated whether the onset of knee osteoarthritis is initiated in cartilage
or subchondral bone. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of increasing or …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an intricate structure composed of the mandibular
condyle, articular disc, and glenoid fossa in the temporal bone. Apical condylar cartilage is …

Early diagnosis and treatment of pre-and early-stage osteoarthritis (OA) is important.
However, the cellular and cartilaginous changes occurring during these stages remain …

Objective Abnormal load stress caused by joint instability has been reported to be one of the
factors responsible for the development of osteoarthritis (OA). However, few studies have …