Gout is not associated with the risk of fracture: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Numerous quantitatively based studies measuring the association between gout and the risk of fractures remain inconclusive. In order to determine whether gout could increase the risk of fractures, a meta-analysis was performed systematically. Methods Electronic databases, MEDLINE...

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Main Authors: Fanxiao Liu, Jinlei Dong, Dongsheng Zhou, Qinglin Kang, Fei Xiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1317-4