The Association between the Extent of the Osteoarthritic Meniscus Degeneration and Cigarette Smoking—A Pilot Study

The Association between the Extent of the Osteoarthritic Meniscus Degeneration and Cigarette Smoking—A Pilot Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The negative effects of smoking on the musculoskeletal system were presented by many authors, although the relationship between smoking and osteoarthritis remains unclear. The aim of this paper was to investigate the negative effects of smoking on menisc...

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Main Authors: Maria Zabrzyńska, Maciej Pasiński, Maciej Gagat, Michał Kułakowski, Łukasz Woźniak, Karol Elster, Paulina Antosik, Jan Zabrzyński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
meniscus
meniscus tear
osteoarthritis
smoking
Bonar score system
varus knees
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/2/323

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