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BMI mediates pain severity in hands, lower extremities in patients with hand OA
BMI mediates pain severity in hands, lower extremities in patients with hand OA
02 Apr 2022

In patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA), the higher the body mass index (BMI), the more severe the pain in the hands, feet, and knees/hips is, according to a study. The generalized pain experienced by overweight or obese OA patients may be attributed to low-grade inflammation.

BMI mediates pain severity in hands, lower extremities in patients with hand OA
02 Apr 2022