Osteoarthritis of the thumb joint: occurrence mechanism and understanding via medical imaging and computer modeling techniques KU Leuven
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common degenerative joint disease that affects the integrity of the articular cartilage and which most important symptoms are pain and loss of mobility. This chronic disorder affects primarily the middle-aged and elderly population with a fast increasing prevalence with aging. Mechanical factors play an important role in the development of OA, but how joint loading, intra-articular contact patterns and joint ...