| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8800319 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Smoking, knee OA, OP and DM were all associated with increased risk of mortality. Knee OA had a high hazard ratio, comparable to that of DM. These findings suggest that interventions against smoking, knee OA, OP and DM may reduce the risk of mortality.
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Authors
Takehiro Kasai, Yukiharu Hasegawa, Shiro Imagama, Tadahiro Sakai, Kenji Wakai, Koji Suzuki, Naoki Ishiguro,