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From Early Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis to Joint Arthroplasty: Determinants of Structural Progression and Symptoms.

Frank W RoemerC Kent KwohTomoko FujiiMichael J HannonRobert M BoudreauDavid John HunterFelix EcksteinMarkus R JohnAli Guermazi
Published in: Arthritis care & research (2019)
More than half of the knees with no/mild radiographic OA before knee replacement progressed to severe radiographic OA during 4 years of follow-up. BMLs in the patellofemoral joint were more often seen among knees that had no/mild radiographic OA. Worsening pain status may contribute to knee replacement in knees with no/mild radiographic OA.
Keyphrases
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • pain management
  • early onset
  • spinal cord
  • sleep quality