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This review aims to address the management strategies for early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes, emphasizing the shift from reactive to proactive care.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Management of early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes : current concepts

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LSLuise Schäfer NMNicola Maffulli FOFrancesco Oliva

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Narrative review highlights proactive management of early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes, suggesting tailored approaches for better outcomes.

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This review aims to address the management strategies for early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes, emphasizing the shift from reactive to proactive care.
Explored modern strategies including joint preservation and functional optimization.
Reviewed approaches using advanced imaging, biomarkers, and tailored exercise programs.
Discussed the role of biologic injections and targeted surgical options.
Highlighted the need for an integrated and sport-specific management approach.
Identified current guidelines as inadequate in addressing complexities of early-onset OA in athletes.
Emphasized evidence-based strategies to delay degeneration and maintain athletic performance.

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Schäfer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7ee0bfa21ec5bbf072af https://doi.org/10.25673/123288

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Narrative review highlights proactive management of early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes, suggesting tailored approaches for better outcomes.

Management of early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes : current concepts

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Management of early-onset knee osteoarthritis in athletes : current concepts

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