Features of Knee and Multi-joint Osteoarthritis by Sex and Race/Ethnicity: A Preliminary Analysis in the Johnston County Health Study
CONCLUSION: Preliminary findings in the diverse JoCoHS cohort suggest more lower extremity predominant MJOA in men compared to women. Women and Black participants had more KOA features and more severe symptoms. Hispanic participants appear to have higher pain and symptoms scores despite having fewer structural changes. Studies in diverse populations are needed to understand the burden of OA.PMID:37714542 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.2023-0479
Source: J Rheumatol - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sherwin Novin Carolina Alvarez Jordan Renner Yvonne Golightly Amanda Nelson Source Type: research
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