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The genetic contribution to radiographic hip osteoarthritis in women: Results of a classic twin study
1 Nov 2000
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the genetic contribution to radiographic hip osteoarthritis (OA) by measuring the distribution of disease features in monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins. METHODS: A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted of 135 MZ and 277 DZ healthy female twin pairs, 50 years of age and older, who were recruited into the St. Thomas' UK Adult Twin Registry. Pelvic radiographs were read...
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