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The knee

McAlindon1

  • 1Boston University School of Medicine, Arthritis Center, Massachusetts 02118, USA.

Bailliere'S Clinical Rheumatology
|August 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Chronic knee pain, often linked to osteoarthritis, may be better understood as a regional pain syndrome. Further research into its biological mechanisms and potential treatments like glucosamine is warranted.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic knee pain significantly impacts individuals, especially the elderly.
  • Current diagnostic correlations between pathology and pain severity in osteoarthritis and chondromalacia patellae are poor.
  • Psychometric factors better predict the impact of knee osteoarthritis, suggesting regional pain syndrome characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the underlying biological mechanisms of chronic knee pain.
  • To investigate the relationship between psychometric variables and knee osteoarthritis impact.
  • To review established and emerging factors in knee osteoarthritis prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on chronic knee pain, osteoarthritis, and chondromalacia patellae.

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  • Analysis of studies utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Examination of research on muscle function, reflex quadriceps inhibition, and proprioception in knee osteoarthritis.

    • Main Results:

    • Pathological findings show weak correlation with pain severity in knee conditions.
    • Psychometric variables demonstrate a stronger correlation with the impact of knee osteoarthritis.
    • Established risk factors include weight, injury, and occupational activity; potential roles for hormones and vitamins are emerging.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic knee pain, particularly osteoarthritis, may function as a regional pain syndrome.
    • Understanding biological mechanisms requires further investigation using advanced imaging and functional studies.
    • Nutraceuticals like glucosamine warrant further research for osteoarthritis treatment.