Associated risk factors of knee osteoarthritis: a population survey in Taiyuan, China
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Prevalence and associated factors of knee osteoarthritis in a rural Chinese adult population: an epidemiological survey
BACKGROUND The exact pathogenic mechanism of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is still unknown. With the exception of clinical treatment to alleviate symptoms, or total knee replacement, there is currently no effective treatment method. Consequently, an in-depth etiological and epidemiological study of knee OA can provide clues for diagnosis, treatment and scientific research, and will ultimately have ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Chinese Medical Journal
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0366-6999
DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200609020-00004