Association between general joint hypermobility and knee, hip, and lumbar spine osteoarthritis by race: a cross-sectional study

Association between general joint hypermobility and knee, hip, and lumbar spine osteoarthritis by race: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) prevalence differs by race. General joint hypermobility (GJH) may be associated with OA, but differences by race are not known. This community-based study examined the frequency of GJH and its relationship with knee, hip, and lumbar spine OA by race (African A...

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Main Authors: Portia P. E. Flowers, Rebecca J. Cleveland, Todd A. Schwartz, Amanda E. Nelson, Virginia B. Kraus, Howard J. Hillstrom, Adam P. Goode, Marian T. Hannan, Jordan B. Renner, Joanne M. Jordan, Yvonne M. Golightly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis
General joint hypermobility
Cohort
Race
Pain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1570-7

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