Articular cartilage mineralization in osteoarthritis of the hip

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of articular cartilage calcification in patients with end-stage hip OA. Further, its impact on the clinical situation and the OA severity are analyzed.</p> <p>Methods<...

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Main Authors: Lohmann Christoph, Schäfer Fritz, Lammers Lydia, Niggemeyer Oliver, Fuerst Martin, Rüther Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/166