Hypothesis on the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Osteoarthritic joint changes represent a common phenomenon that, given its progression, is difficult to treat. Accordingly, knowledge about the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is important. This article compares the mechanism of secondary bone healing with that of osteoarthritis, and can show clear parallels based on numerous study findings. This leads to the hypothesis that osteoarthritis corresponds to a mechanism of bone healing in the wrong place.