Kashin-Beck disease(KBD)is a chronic,endemic,degenerative osteoarthropathic condition that is predominantly found in China's Mainland.KBD is a progressive disease,and the signs and symptoms become more severe in a...Kashin-Beck disease(KBD)is a chronic,endemic,degenerative osteoarthropathic condition that is predominantly found in China's Mainland.KBD is a progressive disease,and the signs and symptoms become more severe in adulthood owing to the continuous development of lesions in the joint cartilage[1].Although childhood KBD has largely been controlled,adult KBD is an important health concern in rural regions.Unfortunately,in the last century,many adult KBD patients still remain during serious epidemics.展开更多
基金supported by basic research projects of Qinghai province[2017-ZJ-770]projects of Qinghai province health and family planning commission[2017-wjzdx-38]+1 种基金the 2020"Kunlun TalentsHigh-tech Innovation and Entrepreneurial Talents"project to cultivate leading talents of Qinghai province。
文摘Kashin-Beck disease(KBD)is a chronic,endemic,degenerative osteoarthropathic condition that is predominantly found in China's Mainland.KBD is a progressive disease,and the signs and symptoms become more severe in adulthood owing to the continuous development of lesions in the joint cartilage[1].Although childhood KBD has largely been controlled,adult KBD is an important health concern in rural regions.Unfortunately,in the last century,many adult KBD patients still remain during serious epidemics.