Intra ‐Articular Mineralization on Knee CT and Risk of Cartilage Damage: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study
CONCLUSIONSCT-detected IA mineralization in the cartilage was associated with higher risk of MRI cartilage worsening in the same compartment and subregion over two years. These findings suggest potential localized, tissue-specific effects of IA mineralization on cartilage pathology in knee OA.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jean W. Liew,
Mohammed Jarraya,
Ali Guermazi,
David Felson,
Michael Nevitt,
Cora E. Lewis,
James Torner,
Frank W. Roemer,
Michel D. Crema,
Na Wang,
Gabriela Rabasa,
Fabio Becce,
Tristan Pascart,
Tuhina Neogi Tags: Full Length Source Type: research
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