Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of chronic knee pain and disability with a reported prevalence of 25-30% of the population over 60 years of age. While traditionally thought of as a purely degenerative disease related to “wear and tear”, the pathophysiology of OA involves a complex interplay of mechanical, biological, and molecular factors leading to inflammation, pain, and structural degeneration.
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