Joint unloading inhibits articular cartilage degeneration in knee joints of a monosodium iodoacetate-induced rat model of osteoarthritis

The aim of the study was to examine how mechanical unloading affects articular cartilage degeneration in the patellofemoral (PF) and tibiofemoral (TF) joints of a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced rat model of osteoarthritis (OA).

Source: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage - March 15, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ikufumi Takahashi, Taro Matsuzaki, Hiroshi Kuroki, Masahiro Hoso Source Type: research