Thinning of SCB, found in OP samples with higher Mankin scores could be related with the progression of the cartilage degeneration indicating an early-stage OA. Increased levels of bone remodeling and evidently changed morphology of subchondral bone found in OP samples with lower Mankin score indicated that bony bed level must have a role in the progression of the cartilage degeneration.
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