Metformin use significantly reduces risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes
Medical Xpress
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replacements. In the United States, the number of total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries is estimated to reach 572 000 per year by 2030.
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