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Coxarthrosis and labour

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To investigate whether environmentally associated stress may contribute to the development of coxarthrosis, 85 males with primary coxarthrosis and 262 male urological patients were questioned about their occupation, and their hips were graded radiologically. Patients with coxarthrosis had been more frequently exposed to heavy labour, heavy lifting, and much tractor driving. Our results indicate that environmentally associated stress, as reflected by a varied life style or occupation, may contribute to the development of coxarthrosis.

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Pour savoir si les contraintes extérieures peuvent contribuer au déveleloppement de la coxarthrose, on a interrogé au sujet de leur métier 85 malades atteints de coxarthrose primitive ainsi que 262 malades urologiques masculins. L'importance de l'atteinte de leurs hanches a été appréciée sur les radiographies. Les malades présentant une coxarthrose avaient exercé plus fréquemment des travaux de force, avec soulèvement de poids lourds et pour beaucoup conduite de tracteurs. Nos résultats montrent que les efforts entraînés par les modes de vie et les métiers divers peuvent jouer un rôle dans l'apparitation de la coxarthrose.

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Jacobsson, B., Dalén, N. & Tjörnstrand, B. Coxarthrosis and labour. International Orthopaedics 11, 311–313 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00271306

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