On an OA histological image, we can see much more than cartilage.

We can observe cartilage degradation, loss of matrix, surface irregularities, chondrocyte changes and subchondral bone alterations — all key features of osteoarthritis progression.

But how do we turn these observations into meaningful, reproducible data?

👉 Histological scoring.

The OARSI scoring system provides a standardized approach to assess cartilage damage and structural changes in osteoarthritis models, helping translate what we see under the microscope into objective disease severity scores.

At Atlantic Bone Screen, histology is an essential part of our preclinical OA studies, combining:

🔬 High-quality histological processing
🧪 Appropriate staining and tissue characterization
📊 OARSI scoring for standardized assessment
🦴 Complementary analyses of cartilage and subchondral bone

Because in osteoarthritis research, a beautiful histological image is only the beginning.

The real value lies in being able to interpret, score and quantify the tissue changes.

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