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The role of load in initiation and progression of cartilage pathology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[Beta] is a cytokine involved in the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis through inciting cascades which cause inflammation and degradation. Coticosteroids are used extensively in the equine industry to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis...
Cruciate ligament pathogenesis and its role in the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The pathogenesis of cruciate ligament disease and how it may be linked to the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis were investigated using in vitro and in vivo models. Normal and diseased tissues were initially ...
Development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis models to evaluate the effects of impact injury on joint health for clinical disease treatment and prevention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common, debilitating, musculoskeletal diseases in the world. Currently, there is no cure. It is well-known that a traumatic, joint injury increases the risk of developing post-traumatic ...