Understanding the difference between symptoms of focal cartilage defects and osteoarthritis of the knee: a matched cohort analysis

ConclusionWhen compared to patients with focal cartilage defects, adults with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for knee arthroplasty have a more severe presentation of symptoms, particularly medial-sided pain, swelling of the knee, pain associated with straightening the knee, standing upright, and rising from sitting.

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Source: International Orthopaedics - January 4, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research