Accelerated knee osteoarthritis is associated with pre-radiographic degeneration of the extensor mechanism and cruciate ligaments: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

Accelerated knee osteoarthritis is associated with pre-radiographic degeneration of the extensor mechanism and cruciate ligaments: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

Abstract Background To determine if adults with incident accelerated knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are more likely to have degenerative knee ligaments or tendons compared to individuals with typical or no KOA. Methods We identified 3 sex-matched groups among Osteoarthritis Initiative participants who ha...

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Main Authors: Julie E. Davis, Matthew S. Harkey, Robert J. Ward, James W. MacKay, Bing Lu, Lori Lyn Price, Charles B. Eaton, Grace H. Lo, Mary F. Barbe, Timothy E. McAlindon, Jeffrey B. Driban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Knee
Osteoarthritis
Ligaments
Tendons
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2685-y

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