| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6124795 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings strongly implicate smoking as a protective factor for TKR indicated for severe knee OA. This concurs with experimental data that nicotine promotes proliferation and collagen synthesis in chondrocytes.
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Authors
Y.-Y. Leung, L.-W. Ang, J. Thumboo, R. Wang, J.-M. Yuan, W.-P. Koh,