Fig. 1 | Bone Research

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From: Intelligent microstructure materials for diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis: progress and AI-enpowered future

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Typical structures of healthy joints, pathological progress, diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies of OA. a The general structure of joints and the susceptible sites (TMJ Temporomandibular Joint, IVD Intervertebral Disc, FJ Facet Joint). The joints framed by green circles are mainly covered by fibrocartilage on the articular surface, while those in brown circles are mainly covered by hyaline cartilage. b Pathological changes in the progression of OA. c Existing clinical diagnosis methods for OA diagnosis. d Current clinical strategy for OA therapy. Created with BioRender.com

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