Which of the following statements about changes in aicular cailage with ageing is not true:
Total proteoglycan content is decreased
Synthesis of proteogycans is decreased
Enzymatic degradation of proteoglycans is increased
Total water content of cailage is decreased
Cailage propey Aging Osteoahritis Hydration Decreased Increased ( in late OA its also decreased) Proteolytic enzymes Normal Increased Proteoglycan content Decreased(due to decreased synthesis) Decreased (due to increased destruction)
Osteochondritis and Avascular Necrosis