Metanalysis of 17 studies (n=862849 pts) looked at fall risk w/ #OA. OA Hip (OR 1.50 & knee (OR 1.55) assoc w/ signif incr risk recurrent falls, but not FX. Xray knee OA w/ incr risk of falls (OR 1.28); Xray hip OA decr risk recurrent falls (OR 0.70) https://t.co/7iD8CDA1L7 https://t.co/Cn8lUt07WG
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Association of knee and hip osteoarthritis with the risk of falls and fractures…
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Oct-03-2023
