Association of Chondrocalcinosis in Knee Joints With Pain and Synovitis: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative

ConclusionKnees with chondrocalcinosis had increased pain and did not have higher synovitis scores on MRI compared to knees without chondrocalcinosis. The mechanisms by which chondrocalcinosis is associated with increased pain remain to be determined.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Bobby Kwanghoon Han, Woojin Kim, Jingbo Niu, Shristi Basnyat, Veniamin Barshay, John P. Gaughan, Charlene Williams, Sharon L. Kolasinski, David T. Felson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research