Obesity alters the in vivo mechanical response and biochemical properties of cartilage as measured by MRI
Abstract Background Obesity is a primary risk factor for the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, there remains a lack of in vivo data on the influence of obesity on knee cartilage mechanics and composition. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between obesity and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1727-4 |