Low risk for hip fracture and high risk for hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis among Swedish farmers

ConclusionsOur results indicate that farming, representing an occupation with high physical activity, in men is associated with a lower risk of hip fracture but an increased risk of hip arthroplasty.

Source: Osteoporosis International - January 12, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research