Development of a non-invasive imaging technique for characterizing subchondral bone density and stiffness

Osteoarthritic (OA) subchondral bone is marked by mechanical and morphological alterations which are thought to influence cartilage integrity, leading to degeneration. The exact role of subchondral bone in OA etiology is, however, unclear and much of our understanding of OA-related subchondral bone...

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Main Author: Johnston, James Duncan
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/30464