Different subchondral trabecular bone microstructure and biomechanical properties between developmental dysplasia of the hip and primary osteoarthritis

ConclusionOur findings detected deteriorating subchondral trabecular bone microstructures in patients with DDH. The mass and type of subchondral trabecular bone play a key role in mechanical properties in DDH, which might be related to cartilage damage.The translational potential of this articleOur findings suggested that changes of subchondral trabecular bone play a critical role ​in DDH progression and that the improvement on subchondral trabecular bone may be a sensitive and promising way in treatment of DDH.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Translation - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research