Sex-specific effects of calving season on joint health and biomarkers in Montana ranchers

Sex-specific effects of calving season on joint health and biomarkers in Montana ranchers

Abstract Background Agricultural workers have a higher incidence of osteoarthritis (OA), but the etiology behind this phenomenon is unclear. Calving season, which occurs in mid- to late-winter for ranchers, includes physical conditions that may elevate OA risk. Our primary aim was to determine wheth...

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Main Authors: Matthew A. Thompson, Stephen A. Martin, Brady D. Hislop, Roubie Younkin, Tara M. Andrews, Kaleena Miller, Ronald K. June, Erik S. Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Biomarkers
Osteoarthritis
Sex differences
Inflammation
Joint pain
Ranching
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05979-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05979-2

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