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Immune pathology in polyarticular osteoarthritis
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) involves immune system involvement, not just mechanical issues. Immune reactions in the joints suggest a potential systemic component to this common joint degradation disorder.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is often viewed as a mechanical joint disorder.
- However, chronic inflammation and immune cells are frequently observed in OA joint tissues.
- This suggests a potential role for immune processes in OA pathogenesis.