Best performing definition of accelerated knee osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

Conclusions:
A comprehensive KL-based definition of AKOA may be ideal because it represents a broader definition of joint deterioration compared with those focused on just joint space or osteophytes alone.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Driban, J. B., Stout, A. C., Lo, G. H., Eaton, C. B., Price, L. L., Lu, B., Barbe, M. F., McAlindon, T. E. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research