Risk of falls and fractures in hip and knee osteoarthritis: A multifactorial analysis
Objectives and questions: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. These impairments may increase the risk of falls and fractures that are exacerbated by comorbidities. Understanding the relationship among OA, falls, fractures, and associated [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
Institutions
- Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (DE)
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (DE)
- University of Lübeck (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3205/25dkou333
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00