Osteoarthritis and Back Pain among Older Adults?

//Osteoarthritis and Back Pain among Older Adults?

A recent study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage examined whether osteoarthritis (OA) associated with back pain effects physical mobility and joint pain among older adults. The study consisted of 252 older adults (mean age =67) who underwent computed tomography (CT) scans to assess joint OA and spinal disk pain. The authors conclude that “each additional joint with severe OA conferred with greater odds of back pain.”

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2018-09-27T23:10:46-04:00

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