Are calcium crystals to blame for worsening knee osteoarthritis?

The knee deposits were previously believed to be of no clinical consequence, said researchers.
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Calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint may contribute to worsening arthritis despite a belief they are harmless, a US study warns.

Up until now, calcium crystal deposits in the knee were thought to be of no clinical consequence and just something that occurred with older age, the researchers said.