Women's Musculoskeletal Health Issues

The influence of sex and gender on musculoskeletal health is much stronger than previously thought. This work addresses these differences and potential causes. The key words include: Frozen shoulder, hand and wrist, hormone, epidemiological womens and mens spine, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, and more.

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The influence of sex and gender on musculoskeletal health is much stronger than previously thought, according to an article in the July 2005 issue of "The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery". This issue of "Orthopedic Clinics" picks up where this article left off. Laura L. Tosi, MD, the immediate past chair of the Womens Health Issues Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Mary O'Connor, MD have thoughtfully prepared a cutting-edge issue that addresses these differences and potential causes. Key words include: Frozen shoulder, hand and wrist, hormone, epidemiological womens and mens spine, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, stress fractures, female triad, stroke, menopause, and pregnancy.