They can be found in both layers of this synovial membrane and contribute to normal joint function by producing extracellular matrix components and lubricants. However, under inflammatory conditions ...

Effusion-synovitis in whole knee joint (p<0.01) and subpopliteal recess (p<0.05) was consistently associated with longitudinal changes in cartilage defects but not in cartilage volume and BMLs.

This study provides useful information by identifying the cell type (macrophages) in synovial tissues involved in the pathogenesis ... Muscles from around the knee joint were trimmed, taking care not ...