How hand osteoarthritis, comorbidity and pain interact to determine functional limitation in older people: Observations from the eposa study

Conclusions. Study results have demonstrated that although comorbidity was decidedly and independently associated with hand functional limitation, it has no effect on the hand OA‐physical function relationship. Hand OA was found to be associated with self‐reported as well as with performance‐based physical function impairment; the association was found to be partially mediated by pain, which reduces its impact. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - May 22, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Paola Siviero, Sabina Zambon, Federica Limongi, Maria Victoria Castell, Cyrus Cooper, Dorly J.H. Deeg, Michael D. Denkinger, Elaine M. Dennison, Mark H. Edwards, Antonella Gesmundo, Ángel Otero, Nancy L. Pedersen, Richard Peter, Rocio Queipo, Erik J. Tim Tags: Full Length Source Type: research