Abstract
Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive damage and remodeling of all tissues in the knee joint. Pain is the main symptom associated with knee osteoarthritis. Recent clinical and pre-clinical studies have provided novel insights into the mechanisms that drive the pain associated with joint destruction. In this narrative review, we describe current knowledge regarding the changes in the peripheral and central nervous systems that occur during the progression of osteoarthritis and discuss how therapeutic interventions may provide pain relief.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 318-326 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Current Osteoporosis Reports |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 7 2015 |
Funding
Rachel Miller was supported by the US National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) (F32AR062927).
Keywords
- Animal models
- Nerve growth factor
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Sensitization
- Sodium channels
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism