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Range of joint motion and disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip

Lara D. Veeken · 2000 · Vol. 39(9) · pp. 955–961
Martijn SteultjensJoost DekkerMargriet E. van BaarR.A.B. OostendorpJ. W. J. Bijlsma

Abstract

Restricted joint mobility, especially in flexion of the knee and extension and external rotation of the hip, appears to be an important determinant of disability in patients with OA.

Osteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesMedicineRange of motionOsteoarthritisPhysical therapyKnee JointPhysical medicine and rehabilitationObservational studyCorrelationJoint (building)Internal rotation

MeSH terms

AdultAgedAged, 80 and overDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritis, HipRange of Motion, ArticularOsteoarthritis, Knee
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