Hormonal modulation of connective tissue homeostasis and sex differences in risk for osteoarthritis of the knee

Hormonal modulation of connective tissue homeostasis and sex differences in risk for osteoarthritis of the knee

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Young female athletes experience a higher incidence of ligament injuries than their male counterparts, females experience a higher incidence of joint hypermobility syndrome (a risk factor for osteoarthritis development), and post-menopausal females experience a h...

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Main Authors: Boyan Barbara D, Hart David A, Enoka Roger M, Nicolella Daniel P, Resnick Eileen, Berkley Karen J, Sluka Kathleen A, Kwoh C Kent, Tosi Laura L, O’Connor Mary I, Coutts Richard D, Kohrt Wendy M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Bone
Estrogen
Ligaments
Osteoarthritis
Sex differences
Sex steroids
Tendon
Testosterone
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/4/1/3

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