Hip osteoarthritis and dysplasia in Chinese men

Article Abstract:

Chinese men from Hong Kong appear to experience hip bone arthritis less than do British men. Researchers reviewed the pelvic x-rays of 999 Chinese men in Hong Kong, and found that the Hong Kong men had half the incidence of hip bone arthritis (5.4%) of British men (11%). Chinese and British men had similar rates of abnormal tissue development in the hip joint, 14.8% vs. 12.9%. Both groups of men were 60 to 75 years old. This finding may disprove a theory that the prevalence of abnormal hip joint tissue growth varies around the world. Chinese men may experience less hip bone arthritis than do British men because Chinese men are not as prone to obesity, and because the squatting position common in Asia may protect the hip from developing arthritis.

Demographic aspects, Chinese, Chinese (Asian people), Hip joint, Hip dislocation, Congenital hip dysplasia

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Physical activity at leisure and risk of osteoarthritis

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Sports and leisure activities may predispose to developing osteoarthritis under certain circumstances. Low impact sports such as jogging do not appear to adversely affect healthy joints. Sports such as soccer, competitive running, and football, where joints are repeatedly subjected to high impact or twisting, may increase the likelihood of osteoarthritis. Joint injury and continuing sports after joint injury to supporting structures such as ligaments, tendons, and the knee cap is strongly associated with eventually developing osteoarthritis.

Risk factors, Recreation, Sports

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