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Brent A. Felix, MD - Blog » Study shows high rates of hip osteoarthritis among older adults with spinal deformity

One-third of patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also have severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip—which is associated with worse spinal alignment and physical functioning, reports a study in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

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Source: Medical Xpress