Knee, Osteoarthritis [LMP55055]

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Diagnostic Modality: 
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Disease Category: 
Tissue Renewal, Regeneration, and Repair
Diagnosis: 
Osteoarthritis
Species: 
Human
Organ System: 
Bones, Joints, and Soft-Tissue Tumours
Gender: 
Female
Age: 
54 years
Diagnosis Code: 
ICD-10: M19.9
Slide Contributor Information
Dickson, B., Nanji, S., Chang, M.

Keywords

arthritis, degenerative joint disease, knee, bone

Clinical History

Left knee "arthritis."

Clinical Discussion

Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints and is characterized by the progressive degeneration of joint cartilage. This section shows only a small amount of residual cartilage. As the exposed bone rubs against its opposing bone, it becomes smooth like a highly polished surface ("eburnation"). The underlying bone also shows remodelling and sclerosis.