Objective To investigate the association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms
with OA susceptibility. Methods Meta-analyses were performed using allelic contrast …

Epidemiologic and clinical research in osteoarthritis (OA) continues to focus on analytic and
descriptive epidemiology, and the role of both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic …

Background Individuals who suffered a lower limb injury have an increased risk of
developing knee osteoarthritis. Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the ability to track its …

Objectives To systematically appraise the evidence on measurement properties of
performance-based outcome measures to assess physical function in young and middle …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful joint disease affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the US
and over 350 million adults worldwide. The prevalence is expected to rise continually over …

Introduction The foot is largely overlooked in calls for better characterisation of clinical
phenotypes in osteoarthritis (OA). Yet the midfoot complex in particular has the potential to …

Background Heightened co-activation of the quadriceps and hamstrings has been reported
following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during various tasks, and may contribute …

Articular cartilage regeneration is one of the challenges faced by orthopedic surgeons.
Microcarrier applications have made great advances in cartilage tissue engineering in …

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature and synthesise the
evidence on injury rates and characteristics in recreational, elite student, and professional …

Background Patients between 45 and 54 years old will be the fastest-growing cohort
seeking total knee arthroplasty (TKA) over the next 15 years. The purpose of this …