Work-Related Risk Factors of Knee Meniscal Tears in Korean Farmers: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Chae Young Hong (Author), Chul Gab Lee (Author), Dong Hwi Kim (Author), Yong Soo Cho (Author), Kweon Young Kim (Author), So Yeon Ryu (Author), Han Soo Song (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Meniscal tears are among the major risk factors for knee osteoarthritis progression. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between meniscal tears and work-related factors in the farming occupation. Methods: The participants included 486 farmers (238 men and 248 women), aged 40...