Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that progressively causes loss of joint
function and is the leading source of physical disability and impaired quality of life in …

Inflammatory arthritides are commonly characterized by localized and generalized bone
loss. Localized bone loss in the form of joint erosions and periarticular osteopenia is a …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease associated to age or conditions that precipitate aging of
articular cartilage, a post-mitotic tissue that remains functional until the failure of major …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by both biochemical and mechanical factors. While the
mechanisms that underlie the disease are not completely understood, investigators have …

Inflammation in bone physiology and pathology : Current Opinion in Rheumatology
Inflammation in bone physiology and pathology : Current Opinion in Rheumatology Log in …

A defining feature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is its propensity to destroy cartilage and bone
[1]. The presence of bone erosions indicates irreversible joint damage and it is associated …

The infiltration and persistence of hematopoietic immune cells within the rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) joint results in elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, increased reactive oxygen …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease involving chondrocytes, cartilage and other
joint tissues, and has a number of underlying causes, including both biochemical and …

Osteoarthritis (OA) has traditionally been classified as a noninflammatory arthritis; however,
the dichotomy between inflammatory and degenerative arthritis is becoming less clear with …

The effects of rheumatoid arthritis on bone include structural joint damage (erosions) and
osteoporosis. The latter may lead to increased risk for fractures, which are associated with …