Joint Replacement in Moderate-Severe Osteoarthritis is Associated with Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes

Physical inactivity and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use are established risks for serious cardiovascular events.  Osteoarthritis can contribute to these risk factors by reducing patient mobility and NSAID use for symptom relief.  Using data from a registry of patients with moderate-severe osteoarthritis, Ravi and colleagues evaluated the relationship between total joint arthroplasty of the hip […]

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