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COMPLETED
101 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2008-07-31
2013-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Although the presence of bone marrow lesions (BML) on MRI is strongly associated with osteoarthritis (OA) progression and pain in some studies, the mechanism for this relation and the underlying pathology is not well established. The lack of knowledge on what these lesions constitute hampers their clinical utility both with regards to measurement and targeting for therapeutic intervention.
Our preliminary data has localized specific changes in bone mineralization, remodeling and defects within BML features that are adjacent to the subchondral plate. BMLs appear to be sclerotic compared to unaffected regions; however, the mineral density in these lesions is reduced and may render this area to be mechanically compromised, and thus susceptible to attrition. Limited histological analysis of BMLs reveal thrombi, diffuse fibrinoid necrosis and hyperplasia of blood vessel walls - all indicative of infarction-like pathology.
The aim of this research proposal is to create more specific targets and improve our understanding of the pathology in BMLs.
Specific Aim 1:
\- To collect tissue to evaluate protein and gene expression of these tissues and cultured cells.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Interventions
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MRI
1.5T MRI exam of signal knee with knee coil (estimated time: 35 minutes)
Primary Total Knee Replacement
Fluid, bone, and meniscus specimens obtained from total joint replacement will be collected.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* contraindications for MRI
* pregnancy
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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The New England Baptist Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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David Hunter
PI
Principal Investigators
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David Hunter, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Sydney
Locations
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University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Countries
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References
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Burr DB. The importance of subchondral bone in the progression of osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol Suppl. 2004 Apr;70:77-80. No abstract available.
Felson DT, Chaisson CE, Hill CL, Totterman SM, Gale ME, Skinner KM, Kazis L, Gale DR. The association of bone marrow lesions with pain in knee osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med. 2001 Apr 3;134(7):541-9. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-134-7-200104030-00007.
Felson DT, McLaughlin S, Goggins J, LaValley MP, Gale ME, Totterman S, Li W, Hill C, Gale D. Bone marrow edema and its relation to progression of knee osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Sep 2;139(5 Pt 1):330-6. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-139-5_part_1-200309020-00008.
Lo GH, Hunter DJ, Zhang Y, McLennan CE, Lavalley MP, Kiel DP, McLean RR, Genant HK, Guermazi A, Felson DT. Bone marrow lesions in the knee are associated with increased local bone density. Arthritis Rheum. 2005 Sep;52(9):2814-21. doi: 10.1002/art.21290.
Hunter DJ, Zhang Y, Niu J, Goggins J, Amin S, LaValley MP, Guermazi A, Genant H, Gale D, Felson DT. Increase in bone marrow lesions associated with cartilage loss: a longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study of knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2006 May;54(5):1529-35. doi: 10.1002/art.21789.
Zanetti M, Bruder E, Romero J, Hodler J. Bone marrow edema pattern in osteoarthritic knees: correlation between MR imaging and histologic findings. Radiology. 2000 Jun;215(3):835-40. doi: 10.1148/radiology.215.3.r00jn05835.
Neuhold A, Hofmann S, Engel A, Leder K, Kramer J, Haller J, Plenk H. Bone marrow edema of the hip: MR findings after core decompression. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1992 Nov-Dec;16(6):951-5. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199211000-00023.
Plenk H Jr, Hofmann S, Eschberger J, Gstettner M, Kramer J, Schneider W, Engel A. Histomorphology and bone morphometry of the bone marrow edema syndrome of the hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1997 Jan;(334):73-84.
Reinus WR, Fischer KC, Ritter JH. Painful transient tibial edema. Radiology. 1994 Jul;192(1):195-9. doi: 10.1148/radiology.192.1.8208937.
Hunter DJ, Lo GH, Gale D, Grainger AJ, Guermazi A, Conaghan PG. The reliability of a new scoring system for knee osteoarthritis MRI and the validity of bone marrow lesion assessment: BLOKS (Boston Leeds Osteoarthritis Knee Score). Ann Rheum Dis. 2008 Feb;67(2):206-11. doi: 10.1136/ard.2006.066183. Epub 2007 May 1.
Kornaat PR, Bloem JL, Ceulemans RY, Riyazi N, Rosendaal FR, Nelissen RG, Carter WO, Hellio Le Graverand MP, Kloppenburg M. Osteoarthritis of the knee: association between clinical features and MR imaging findings. Radiology. 2006 Jun;239(3):811-7. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2393050253.
Hayes CW, Jamadar DA, Welch GW, Jannausch ML, Lachance LL, Capul DC, Sowers MR. Osteoarthritis of the knee: comparison of MR imaging findings with radiographic severity measurements and pain in middle-aged women. Radiology. 2005 Dec;237(3):998-1007. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2373041989. Epub 2005 Oct 26.
Simkin PA. Bone pain and pressure in osteoarthritic joints. Novartis Found Symp. 2004;260:179-86; discussion 186-90, 277-9.
Mach DB, Rogers SD, Sabino MC, Luger NM, Schwei MJ, Pomonis JD, Keyser CP, Clohisy DR, Adams DJ, O'Leary P, Mantyh PW. Origins of skeletal pain: sensory and sympathetic innervation of the mouse femur. Neuroscience. 2002;113(1):155-66. doi: 10.1016/s0306-4522(02)00165-3.
Hukkanen M, Konttinen YT, Rees RG, Gibson SJ, Santavirta S, Polak JM. Innervation of bone from healthy and arthritic rats by substance P and calcitonin gene related peptide containing sensory fibers. J Rheumatol. 1992 Aug;19(8):1252-9.
Hunter DJ, Gerstenfeld L, Bishop G, Davis AD, Mason ZD, Einhorn TA, Maciewicz RA, Newham P, Foster M, Jackson S, Morgan EF. Bone marrow lesions from osteoarthritis knees are characterized by sclerotic bone that is less well mineralized. Arthritis Res Ther. 2009;11(1):R11. doi: 10.1186/ar2601. Epub 2009 Jan 26.
Related Links
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New England Baptist Hospital Website
Other Identifiers
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NEBH 2008-018
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id