Primary and Posttraumatic Knee Osteoarthritis in the Military

J Knee Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676956Osteoarthritis is a particularly burdensome and career-limiting condition for military service members. The daily demands of military service place the service members at a baseline increased risk of developing primary OA as well as increased risk of acute knee injuries that further predispose to developing posttraumatic OA. There are multiple treatment options available for primary and posttraumatic OA from osteotomy to arthroplasty. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - January 4, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rodriguez, Marina J. Garcia, E'Stephan J. Dickens, Jon F. Tags: Special Focus Section Source Type: research