Health-related quality of life in patients with Kashin–Beck disease is lower than in those with osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Health-related quality of life in patients with Kashin–Beck disease is lower than in those with osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Kashin–Beck disease (KBD) is an endemic deformable bone and joint disease, which affects the quality of life (QOL) of patients. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the QOL of KBD patients by a new KBD quality of life (KBDQOL) questionnaire. Methods A total of 252 KBD patients...

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Main Authors: Zhankui Jin, Xueyuan Wu, Zhengming Sun, Ming Chen, Bo Yang, Xianghui Dong, Shizhang Liu, Yanhai Chang, Cuixiang Xu, Zhi Yi, Ming Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Kashin–Beck disease
Osteoarthritis
Endemic
Quality of life
Cross-sectional study
Questionnaire
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03803-8

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