Family factors of genes and shared environment are highly significant and account for 68 % of the variation in the population liability to total hip arthroplasty; however, the genetic influence increases significantly from 60 years of age onwards.
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Probability and heritability estimates on primary osteoarthritis of the hip leading to total hip arthroplasty: a nationwide population based follow-up study in Danish twins.
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