Histological characteristics of the vastus lateralis muscle in patients undergoing hip surgery

In aging populations, musculoskeletal changes cause a decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living, to exercise or to maintain an active lifestyle. Musculoskeletal changes may include the loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), joint changes (osteoarthritis), or bone deterioration (osteopo...

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Main Author: Payne, Amelia Patterson
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15296