Frequency of Growth Differentiation Factor 5 rs143383 and asporin D-repeat polymorphisms in patients with hand and knee osteoarthritis in Kurdistan province, Iran.

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AIM: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disorder, resulting from the breakdown of joint cartilage. It occurs in the knees, hands, and hips, leading to pain, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling. METHODS: In this study, 100 hand and knee OA patients, meeting the American College of Rheumatology criteria were included in the case group, and 100 healthy individuals were allocated to the control...

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