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Papers: 5 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024


2024 Oct 03


Knee


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Inflammatory markers in early knee joint osteoarthritis differ from well-matched controls and are associated with consistent, rather than intermittent knee pain.

Authors

Heffernan SM, Conway GE, McCarthy C, Eustace S, Waldron M, De Vito G, Delahunt E

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterised by the failure of normal biological processes to repair following damage. Traditionally, OA was considered a “wear and tear” disorder; however, it is now a recognised inflammatory condition, preceded by molecular modifications. The aim of this study was to evaluate inflammatory markers among individuals with early knee OA (eKOA) and well-matched asymptomatic controls.