Cane Use May Reduce Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 10:21 in Health & Medicine

A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be affected, OA most often strikes the knee, particularly the inner aspect of the tibiofemoral joint. One source of stress on this vulnerable joint compartment is the knee adduction moment, an indication of weight placement while walking.

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