What are the Histological Features of Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is characterized by the degeneration of articular cartilage. Histological features include:
- Cartilage Erosion: Loss of cartilage thickness and surface irregularities. - Chondrocyte Changes: Alterations in the size, shape, and number of chondrocytes. - Subchondral Bone Changes: Sclerosis and formation of osteophytes (bone spurs).