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Arthritis in the Canadian Aboriginal population: north-south differences in prevalence and correlates
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Ng, Carmina, Chatwood, Susan, Young, T. Kue
"Background: Information on arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders among Aboriginal people is sparse. Survey data show that arthritis and rheumatism are among the most commonly reported chronic conditions and their prevalence is higher than among non-Aboriginal people. Objective: To...
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Spring 2014
Physical activity is recommended in the management of arthritis. This thesis utilized the CCHS 2007-2008 to 1) determine what factors modify physical activity in explaining the likelihood of having arthritis; and 2) what demographic, behavioural and medical factors influence physical activity...
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Fall 2019
Background: Up to 40% of patients are prescribed opioids prior to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the USA. These patients prescribed preoperative opioids have increased complications and worse outcomes after surgery. But, the impact of preoperative opioid use on patient-reported outcome (PRO)...
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Spring 2022
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an inflammatory disease that can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ-JIA can cause mandibular growth disturbances. Treatment options include medications targeting inflammation, orthodontic intervention, and surgeries; however, these medications are...
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2012
Elliott, J. A., Zhou, X., McGann, L. E., Adesida, A. B., Abazari, A., Law, G. K., Laouar, L., Forbes, J. F., Jomha, N. M., Maghdoori, B.
Articular cartilage injuries do not heal and large defects result in osteoarthritis with major personal and socioeconomic costs. Osteochondral transplantation is an effective treatment for large joint defects but its use is limited by the inability to store cartilage for long periods of time....