Risk of osteoarthritis associated with long‐term weight‐bearing sports: A radiologic survey of the hips and knees in female ex‐athletes and population controls

D. Spector, Tim; A. Harris, Pat; J. Hart, Deborah; M. Cicuttini, Flavia; Nandra, Dalbir; Etherington, John; L. Wolman, Roger; V. Doyle, David

doi:10.1002/art.1780390616

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Risk of osteoarthritis associated with long‐term weight‐bearing sports: A radiologic survey of the hips and knees in female ex‐athletes and population controls

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Tim D. Spector

Pat A. Harris

Deborah J. Hart

Abstract

Abstract Objective . To estimate the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee due to long‐term weight‐bearing sports activity in ex–elite athletes and the general population. Methods . A retrospective cohort study was conducted of 81 female ex–elite athletes (67 middle‐ and long‐distance runn...

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