Browsing Externally hosted open access publications with University of Galway authors (2) by Subject "hand osteoarthritis"
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Heberden's nodes and what heberden could not see: the pivotal role of ligaments in the pathogenesis of early nodal osteoarthritis and beyond
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-04-04)Despite its relatively high prevalence, polyarticular nature, limited treatment options and recognized genetic contribution, the study of generalized OA (GOA) has lagged behind that of isolated knee OA. Whilst the pathogenesis ... -
Role of vascular channels as a novel mechanism for subchondral bone damage at cruciate ligament entheses in osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis
(BMJ, 2013-10-04)Objectives The purpose of this work was to test whether normal peri-entheseal vascular anatomy at anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL) was associated with distribution of peri-entheseal bone erosion/bone ... -
The anatomical basis for a novel classification of osteoarthritis and allied disorders
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-03-01)Osteoarthritis (OA) has historically been classified as 'primary' where no discernible cause was evident and 'secondary' where a triggering factor was apparent. Irrespective of the triggering events, late-stage OA is usually ...