High bone mass is associated with an increased prevalence of joint replacement: a case-control study

Objective. Epidemiological studies have shown an association between OA and increased BMD. To explore the nature of this relationship, we examined whether the risk of OA is increased in individuals with high bone mass (HBM), in whom BMD is assumed to be elevated due to a primary genetic cause. Meth...

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Main Authors: Hardcastle, S.A (Author), Gregson, C.L (Author), Deere, K.C (Author), Davey Smith, G. (Author), Dieppe, P. (Author), Tobias, J.H (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013-06.
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