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Examination of the increased risk for falls among individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A CLSA population based study.

Jessica M WilfongAnthony V PerruccioElizabeth M Badley
Published in: Arthritis care & research (2023)
Our findings support that knee OA is an independent risk factor for falls. The circumstances in which falls occur differs from those without knee OA. The risk factors and environments that are associated with falling may provide opportunities for clinical intervention and fall prevention strategies. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keyphrases
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • community dwelling
  • risk factors
  • randomized controlled trial
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