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Evidence from Raman spectroscopy of a putative link between inherent bone matrix chemistry and degenerative joint disease

Jemma G. Kerns, Panagiotis D. Gikas, Kevin Buckley, Adam Shepperd, Helen L. Birch, Ian McCarthy, Jonathan Miles, Timothy W. R. Briggs, Richard Keen, Anthony W. Parker, Pavel Matousek, Allen E. Goodship

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Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common debilitating disease that results in degeneration of cartilage and bone in the synovial joints. Subtle changes in the molecular structure of the subchondral bone matrix occur and may be associated with cartilage changes. The aim of this study was to explore whether the abnormal molecular changes observed in the matrix of OA subchondral bone can be identified with Raman spectroscopy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1237-1246
Number of pages10
JournalArthritis and Rheumatology
Volume66
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 05/2014

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