Using the Osteoarthritic Femur to Identify Impairment Potential in Archaeological Populations
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in North American and has major economic consequences for society. People with knee OA experience the worst quality of life, among musculoskeletal conditions, with function and mobility being influenced by symptoms such as pain and stiffness. Ho...
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Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
2013
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Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-6371 http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/23644 |