Subchondral sclerosis is a thickening of bone that happens in joints affected by osteoarthritis. If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or have early symptoms of osteoarthritis ...

Subchondral sclerosis is the hardening of the bone just below the cartilage surface. It shows up in the later stages of osteoarthritis. Subchondral sclerosis is common in the bones found at the ...

This increased pressure and blood flow may lead to the formation of SBCs and subchondral sclerosis. Subchondral sclerosis refers to higher bone density. People with OA are more likely to develop SBCs.