An investigation of risk factors for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee in women using a life course approach.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To explore risk factors for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OAK) in women, which included wearing high heeled shoes. DESIGN: Matched case-control study. Exposure information obtained by interview, included details about past footwear. Self reported weight and height data obtained r...

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Main Authors: Dawson, J, Juszczak, E, Thorogood, M, Marks, SA, Dodd, C, Fitzpatrick, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003