An ultrasonographic study of knee joints: features of inflammation and their relationship to radiographic osteoarthritis and pain

Background. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can result in considerable pain and disability for some people. Inflammation within the joint may be partly responsible for the pain associated with OA and a link between inflammation and disease progression has been suggested. Ultrasound (US) imaging has been s...

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Main Author: Hall, Michelle C.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2013
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13848/