Does sports participation (including level of performance and previous injury) increase risk of osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Volume: 50, Issue: 23, Pages: 1459 - 1466
Published: Sep 28, 2016
Abstract

Background

To assess the relationship between sport and osteoarthritis (OA), and specifically to determine whether previous participation, in terms of level (elite or non-elite), type of sport, intensity or previous injury, was associated with OA.

Methods

This systematic review was developed using PRISMA guidelines. Databases were searched (to May 2016). Narrative review and meta-analysis (with risk ratio (RR) and 95% CIs)...
Paper Details
Title
Does sports participation (including level of performance and previous injury) increase risk of osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Sep 28, 2016
Volume
50
Issue
23
Pages
1459 - 1466
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