Abstract Number: 1278 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth with the Incidence of Knee and Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Low birth weight and preterm birth have been associated with adverse adult outcomes including hypertension, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and reduced bone mass. It…Abstract Number: 1277 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Retinal Arteriolar Narrowing and Incidence of Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Epidemiological studies suggest that macrovascular disease is involved in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) possibly through reduced nutrition to the joint. However, the role…