Importance Statin use may be associated with increased musculoskeletal adverse events,
especially in physically active individuals. Objective To determine whether statin use is
associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including arthropathy and injury, in a military
health care system. Design A retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching.
Setting San Antonio Military Multi-Market. Participants Tricare Prime/Plus beneficiaries
evaluated from October 1, 2003, to March 1, 2010. Interventions Statin use during fiscal year …