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Histomorphological results of disuse atrophy of articular cartilage on osteoarthritis (OA) progression. Time-dependent changes in cartilage thickness (A), matrix intensity (B), chondrocyte density (C), and osteophyte length (D). Significant differences were observed at 2 weeks in all parameters except osteophyte length. However, at 4 and 8 weeks, there were no significant differences in any of the parameters.
