The characteristics of the mechanoreceptors of the hip with arthrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mechanoreceptors have been extensively studied in different joints and distinct signals that convey proprioceptive information to the cortex. Several clinical reports have established a link between the number of mechanoreceptors and a deficient proprioceptive sy...

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Main Authors: Moraes Miguel RB, Cavalcante Maria LC, Leite José AD, Macedo José N, Sampaio Marianna LB, Jamacaru Vagnaldo F, Santana Mariana G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/58