Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8741694 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2018 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
Synovial abnormalities have been observed at multiple stages of osteoarthritis (OA). Increasing evidence suggests that it may play an important role in the OA pathological process. Many assessment systems using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound have been established to detect synovial inflammation in OA. These have been used to inform the current investigation of OA disease phenotypes and progression and can be utilised in the future for clinical trials developing potential treatments. This narrative review aims to illustrate the importance of synovial tissue in OA and provide an overview of imaging assessments and possible therapies targeting synovial abnormalities.
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Authors
X. Wang, D.J. Hunter, X. Jin, C. Ding,