Osteoarthritis of the knee. Illustration showing eroded cartilage (white and purple) on the articular surfaces of the femur (thigh bone). Erosion of the cartilage leads to a loss of joint space and progressive deformity. Arthritic changes in the knee commonly occur with increasing age, causing pain and crippling disability. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bavosi, John |
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