Neural and psychosocial contributions to sex differences in knee osteoarthritic pain

Neural and psychosocial contributions to sex differences in knee osteoarthritic pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>People with osteoarthritis (OA) can have significant pain that interferes with function and quality of life. Women with knee OA have greater pain and greater reductions in function and quality of life than men. In many cases, OA pain is directly related to sensit...

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Main Authors: Sluka Kathleen A, Berkley Karen J, O’Connor Mary I, Nicolella Daniel P, Enoka Roger M, Boyan Barbara D, Hart David A, Resnick Eileen, Kwoh C Kent, Tosi Laura L, Coutts Richard D, Kohrt Wendy M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis
Pain
Sex differences
Gender
Nociceptor
Central sensitization
Psychosocial
Catastrophizing
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/3/1/26

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