AC joint osteoarthritis: The role of genetics. An MRI evaluation of asymptomatic elderly twins.

CONCLUSIONS: The role of genetics on ACJO accounts for only 20%; a specific anatomical configuration of the articular surfaces only partially acts on the development of joint osteoarthritis. Environmental factors have the greatest impact. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV. PMID: 33073352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33073352?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Anatomy - October 19, 2020 Category: Anatomy Authors: Candela V, Villani C, Standoli JP, Scacchi M, Gumina S Tags: J Anat Source Type: research

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