Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression May Be Reduced By Use Of A Cane
May 15th 2008Drug InformationArthritis
A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be affected, OA most often strikes the knee, particularly the inner aspect of the tibiofemoral joint. One source of stress on this vulnerable joint compartment is the knee adduction moment, an indication of weight placement while walking.
More: continued here
No Comments »
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
