This study discussed the expression of IL-7R genes of patients with osteoarthrosis and the value of its clinical significance. It found that IL-7R expression existed both in the normal synovial tissues in the knees and synovial tissues in patients with osteoarthrosis but the latter was lower.
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Objective: To discuss the expression of IL-7R genes in the synovium of osteoarthritis (OA) patients and the value of its clinical significance.
In conclusion, significant differences in the pure-tone average values and hearing thresholds at 4000-12500 Hz detected in patients with osteoarthritis demonstrate involvement of the functions of the inner ear.
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Objective: This study was designed to compare the prevalence of hearing abnormalities between the patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and an age and gender-matched control group without OA.
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Hip arthroplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures for pain relief due to coxarthrosis. However, the operation is contraindicated for some elderly patients because of multiple co-morbidities. On the other hand, conventional drugs have either too many side effects or are ineffective. Major symptoms of patients with hip pain include groin, thigh and trochanteric pain.