Table 4 Understanding of Osteoarthritis mechanisms (should be placed after line 194)
From: Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine
What do you think is the underlying mechanism of osteoarthritis n (%) | |
|---|---|
cartilage at the end of the bones wearing down over time | 626(86.3%) |
crystal accumulation in the joint | 354(48.8%) |
decreased blood supply to the joint | 159(21.9%) |
Infection | 121(16.6%) |
nerve compression near the joint | 355(48.9%) |