Table 1: Main clinical and imaging features of each osteoarthritis phenotype.
| Phenotype | MRI | CT | USG | Signs and symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive | Flattening | Flattening Focal sclerosis | X | X |
| Cartilage erosive | Surface irregularity | X | X | Pain during function |
| Hypertrophic | Osteophyte | Osteophyte | Osteophyte | Crepitus |
| Bone | Bone marrow lesion | Subchondral cyst | X | Orthopedic instability |
| Inflammatory | Effusion | X | Capsule enlargement | Pain on mouth opening |
MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; CT = computed tomography; USG = ultrasonography.