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A cross-sectional analysis reveals no difference in pain or physical function among body composition profiles in hip osteoarthritis, suggesting the need for further research.
Body composition was not associated with pain or patient-reported physical function in this cross-sectional sample of individuals with hip OA. Future research could incorporate more precise measures of muscle mass and explore functional phenotypes, including those based on muscle strength, to better understand symptom burden.
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