Unequal leg length tied to osteoarthritis (link to Queen's University)
A new study shows that arthritis in the knee is linked to the common trait of having one leg that is longer than the other. Whether or not leg length differential is a direct cause of osteoarthritis is not clear, but the findings may allow people to take preventive measures before the onset of the chronic and painful condition.
Developing early strategies for treatment may be possible, says Derek Cooke, Queen’s University adjunct professor and a co-author of the study.
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