Neuropathic-like symptoms and the association with joint-specific function and quality of life in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

OBJECTIVE:There is an association between osteoarthritis-related pain severity and function, yet clear evidence about the sole influence of neuropathic-like symptoms on joint function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is lacking. Previous studies among knee OA patients show an association b...

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Main Authors: Tim Blikman, Wietske Rienstra, Jos J A M van Raay, Baukje Dijkstra, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Martin Stevens, Inge van den Akker-Scheek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6002060?pdf=render