Osteoarthritis (OA) has long been viewed as a degenerative disease of cartilage, but
accumulating evidence indicates that inflammation has a critical role in its pathogenesis …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive erosion of
articular cartilage. As chondrocytes are the only cell type forming the articular cartilage, their …

Periprosthetic joint infection is one of the most challenging complications of joint
arthroplasty. We identified current risk factors of periprosthetic joint infection after modern …

She is an applied health researcher with an interest in understanding the development and
expression of health behaviours, specifically eating behaviours and substance misuse. Her …

Objective To determine the effect of glucosamine, chondroitin, or the two in combination on
joint pain and on radiological progression of disease in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee …

The term osteoarthritis describes a common, age-related, heterogeneous group of disorders
characterised pathologically by focal areas of loss of articular cartilage in synovial joints …

OBJECTIVE: Excess bodyweight, expressed as increased body mass index, is associated
with osteoarthritis risk, especially in weight bearing joints. However, the strength of the …

Objective To explore the role that implanted mesenchymal stem cells may play in tissue
repair or regeneration of the injured joint, by delivery of an autologous preparation of stem …

Background Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain, disability, and decreased
quality of life. Despite the long‐standing use of intra‐articular corticosteroids, there is an …

Objectives The clinical impact of preoperative physiotherapy on recovery after joint
replacement remains controversial. This systematic review aimed to assess the clinical …