Multiple Factors that Predispose to, Initiate, and Perpetuate Osteoarthritis - Flowchart
Multiple Factors that Predispose to, Initiate, and Perpetuate Osteoarthritis - Flowchart Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis
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Biomechanical factors

Biomechanical factors

Biomechanical factors

Future?
iNOS inhibitors
IL-1 antagonists
MMP inhibitors

Future?
iNOS inhibitors
IL-1 antagonists
MMP inhibitors




Future?

ACETA, NSAIDs, Intraarticular steroids
Viscosupplementation

ACETA, NSAIDs, Intraarticular steroids
Viscosupplementation


ACETA, NSAIDs, Intraarticular steroids

Genetic / Extrinsic

Genetic / Extrinsic

Genetic / Extrinsic

Loss of function

Loss of function

Loss of function

Altered metabolism

Synovium / Cartilage / Bone

Altered metabolism

Synovium / Cartilage / Bone

Altered metabolism

Synovium / Cartilage / Bone

Inflammation / Pain

Inflammation / Pain

Inflammation

Structural damage

Structural damage

Structural damage