Comparative study reveals cartilage mineralization in 72% of late-stage hip osteoarthritis cases, highlighting microcrystalline stress as a key pathogenic feature.
AIM: To estimate the rate of articular cartilage microcrystallization in osteoarthritis (OA). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The investigation included 110 people who had undergone total endoprosthetic replacement for coxarthrosis. A total of 50 patients with total hip endoprosthetic replacement for femoral neck fractures were recruited as a comparison group. An X-ray diffractometer was used to detect crystals. RESULTS: Cartilage mineralization was seen in 72% of the patients with late-stage OA. CONCLUSION: Articular cartilage microcrystalline stress is a constant sign of late-stage OA requiring further clinical interpretation.
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