Intra ‐Articular Mineralization on Computerized Tomography of the Knee and Risk of Cartilage Damage: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

ConclusionCT-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 - April 3, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jean W. Liew, Mohammed Jarraya, Ali Guermazi, John Lynch, David Felson, Michael Nevitt, Cora E. Lewis, James Torner, Frank W. Roemer, Michel D. Crema, Na Wang, Fabio Becce, Gabriela Rabasa, Tristan Pascart, Tuhina Neogi Tags: Full Length Source Type: research