HISTOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF JOINT TISSUE INDUCED OSTEOARTHRITIS IN THE RAT
Abstract
Objective: This study focuses on the comprehensive assessment of the condition of the knee joints of rats with induced osteoarthritis caused by various chemical agents. During the study, a histological and histomorphological assessment of changes in joint tissues was carried out, including the degree of cartilage degeneration, pannus condition, narrowing of the joint space, changes in the synovial membrane, bone tissue and the severity of inflammation.