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The effect of age on the pressure pain threshold of asymptomatic ankles and knees in young individuals with haemophilia

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Despite adequate medical treatment, many young adults with haemophilia develop joint alterations—especially in ankles and knees. Undetected over years, subtle structural changes cause subclinical symptoms, before problems become obvious. To… Click to show full abstract

Despite adequate medical treatment, many young adults with haemophilia develop joint alterations—especially in ankles and knees. Undetected over years, subtle structural changes cause subclinical symptoms, before problems become obvious. To objectify these silent pressure pains, the pressure pain threshold (PPT) can be measured by algometry.

Keywords: haemophilia effect; pain threshold; ankles knees; pressure pain; pressure

Journal Title: Haemophilia
Year Published: 2021

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