Genetically Predicted Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Risk of Osteoarthritis: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study with Mediation Analysis of Obesity and Sarcopenia
Background Chronic pain related to spinal degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of disability worldwide. However, whether intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) contributes to OA and related pain burden remains unclear. Objective To investigate the potential causal relationship between genetica...