About half of the patients had rheumatoid arthritis and the other half, osteoarthrosis.
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Anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries are associated with secondary osteoarthrosis which may lead to functional impairment and economic burden.
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An overview of pharmacological and surgical approaches aiming to preserve the articular cartilage and prevent progression of degeneration during osteoarthrosis (OA) is given.