Vascular clues in joint degeneration: a cross-sectional study on the association between aortic knob width, aortic arch calcification, and the severity of hand and knee osteoarthritis

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) and atherosclerosis (AS) are both chronic, complex conditions that share common risk factors and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. There is also evidence suggesting that AS contributes to the initiation or progression of OA. In this context, the associ...

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Main Authors: Yakup Erden, Mustafa Sağlam, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08774-x
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