Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease affecting the entire joint, including the cartilage, bone, and joint lining. Lifestyle factors, age, joint injury, and genetics can all contribute to OA and ...

The knee joint consists of three parts. Tricompartmental osteoarthritis occurs when arthritis symptoms affect all three parts. Osteoarthritis of the knee can lead to degenerative changes in the joint.

The articular cartilage, subchondral bone, and calcified cartilage form an osteochondral biocomposite that is uniquely adapted to transferring loads during weight bearing and joint motion Marked ...