Post-traumatic arthritis: overview on pathogenic mechanisms and role of inflammation

Post-traumatic arthritis (PTA) develops after an acute direct trauma to the joints. PTA causes about 12% of all osteoarthritis cases, and a history of physical trauma may also be found in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis. Symptoms include swelling, synovial effusion, pain and sometimes i...

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Main Authors: Roberta Ramonda, Leonardo Punzi, Anna Scanu, Francesca Oliviero, Roberto Luisetto, Paola Galozzi, Marta Favero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2016-09-01
Series:RMD Open
Online Access:https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/2/2/e000279.full
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