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Causal relationships between anthropometric traits, bone mineral density, osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis: A Mendelian randomisation investigation.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage - 1 Jun 2024
Sobczyk Maria K, Faber Benjamin G, Southam Lorraine, Frysz Monika, Hartley April, Zeggini Eleftheria, Tang Haotian, Gaunt Tom R
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OBJECTIVE: Spinal stenosis is a common condition among older individuals, with significant morbidity attached. Little is known about its risk factors but degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis (OA) have been identified for their mechanistic role. This study aims to explore causal relationships between anthropometric risk factors, OA, and spinal stenosis using Mendelian randomisation (MR) techniques....
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