Abstract Specific soluble biomarkers can be powerful tools for the diagnosis, prognosis and personalized management of osteoarthritis (OA). Biomarkers are potential indicators of the effect of a drug on cartilage…
Abstract Background Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) significantly increase the risk of developing an arthritic condition. Methods We performed a review of literature on the pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin…
Abstract Articular cartilage is a non-vascularized and poorly cellularized connective tissue that is frequently damaged as a result of trauma and degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthrtis. Because of the…
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing because of the growing aging of the population in developed and developing countries as…
The increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA), due mainly to ageing and lifestyle risk factors (obesity, sedentarity and sport injuries) heightens the importance of addressing OA rehabilitation in the practice of…
