Research Article: Effect of diabetes mellitus on physical function in patients with osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional observational study
Abstract:
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic disease among the elderly, causing pain, functional limitations, and a decline in quality of life. Diabetes mellitus (DM), a prevalent metabolic disorder, has been proven to have an association with OA. However, the specific impact of DM on the physical function of OA patients remains lack of in-depth exploration. This study aims to investigate whether OA patients with DM (DMOA) experience more severe physical function limitations.
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