Subchondral bone attrition may be a reflection of compartment-specific mechanical load: the MOST Study.
INTRODUCTION: Subchondral bone attrition (SBA), a feature of osteoarthritis, may be caused by excess focal load to bone, and/or inadequate bone quality to withstand loads through the joint. This study evaluated the effects of malalignment, which can cause focal excessive load, and systemic bone dens...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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