Original research: Ankle osteoarthritis and its association with severe ankle injuries ankle surgeries and health-related quality of life in recently retired professional male football and rugby players: a cross-sectional observational study

摘要

To determine (1) the prevalence of ankle osteoarthritis (OA) among former professional football and rugby players, (2) assess the association between ankle injuries or ankle surgeries with ankle OA, and (3) compare the mental and physical quality of life (QoL) between former professional football and rugby players with and without OA.