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Subchondral bone remodelling in osteoarthritis.
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127 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 182 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in the Chinese population, 2013-2023: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
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- In vitro evaluation of hydroxyapatite, β-tricalcium phosphate, graphene oxide and zinc oxide for osteochondral regeneration under inflammatory conditions.Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2026Article
- Engineered Injectable Hydrogel Platform for Tailoring the Osteoarthritis Microenvironment.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- Cement compression device for cemented total knee arthroplasty : a randomized controlled trial.Bone & joint open · 2026Article
- Cold Atmospheric Plasma as a Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy for Osteoarthritis.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Multimodal evaluation of periosteal versus collagen membrane coverage in atelocollagen-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation for large knee cartilage defects.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- The effect of P2RX7 functional SNPs on osteoblast cell phenotype, function and signalling- roles in bone homeostasis and osteogenesis.Purinergic signalling · 2026Article
- Cartilage-SpecificBiomedicines · 2026Article
- Critical Overview of Molecular Insights into Osteoarthritis and Therapeutic Targets: Cytokines, RANKL, MMPs, Adipokines and Phosphate Dysregulation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Subchondral bone density and trabecular morphometry mediate the association between knee malalignment and osteophyte progression in osteoarthritis: data from the osteoarthritis initiative.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Subchondral Knee Injections: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Current Clinical Outcomes, Safety, and Arthroplasty Delay.Cartilage · 2026Article
- Pharmacodynamic evaluation and mechanism study of cord blood nucleated cell extract in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Estrogen Deficiency in Menopause: A Major Contributor to Cartilage Degeneration and Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of menopausal medicine · 2026Review
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- Disruption of the microenvironmental ecosystem in subchondral bone marrow lesions: Roles in osteoarthritis pathophysiology, pain and progression.Osteoarthritis imaging · 2026Article
- Anti-osteoarthritic effects of stem bark extract of Anogeissus latifolia: a comprehensive in-vivo study.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Article
- FSCN1 induces subchondral bone sclerosis in osteoarthritis via modulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics and YAP signaling.Arthritis research & therapy · 2026Article
- Decoding Epigenetic Switches: How Histone Acetylation/Deacetylation Regulates Mononuclear/Macrophage Fate in Bone Disorders.International journal of biological sciences · 2026Review
- Abnormal mechanical load aggravates subchondral bone remodeling and uneven tibial plateau settlement in knee osteoarthritis via activation of osteoblast Piezo1-Ca²⁺-JAK2/STAT3 signaling.International journal of biological sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
Subchondral bone remodelling is an integral part of osteoarthritis and involves the development of subchondral sclerosis seen on plain imaging, along with osteophyte formation.The development of these changes is due to persistent abnormal mechanical stresses which create a cellular and biomolecular response to microfractures in the subchondral bone and osteochondral junction.An early sign is bone marrow lesions seen on MRI scanning. Healing can occur at this stage by correcting the abnormal loads. Persistence leads to what is thought to be a delayed union or nonunion response by the bone.Microfractures of the osteochondral junction, coupled with articular cartilage fissuring and loss, allows synovial fluid to penetrate the subchondral bone along with cytokines and other molecules reacting with the bone cells to increase the pathological effects.This review gives an overview of the current thoughts on subchondral bone remodelling in osteoarthritis that is aimed at orthopaedic surgeons to help in the understanding of the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and the role of surgical management. Cite this article:
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