Fields · Medicine · Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

This cluster of papers focuses on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, with an emphasis on cartilage degradation, inflammation, joint mechanics, and potential therapeutic approaches such as cartilage regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells. It also covers the role of chondrocytes, matrix metalloproteinases, and synovitis in the development and progression of osteoarthritis.