The prevalence of knee OA in community-based elders
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Aug 16, 2016
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Knee OA Prevalence Elderly Community-dwelling Factors
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Abstract
Background: Knee OA is one of the most common musculoskeletal problem affecting daily life and quality of life in the elders.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of knee OA in community-based elders and related factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey was performed in elders living in Umpawa province, Samutsongkram. The prevalence of knee OA was determined by using the American Rheumatism Association criteria of knee pain, crepitus on moving joints, and morning stiffness of less than 30 minutes. In addition, Quadriceps strength measured by dynamometer, gait speed (6-meter walk) and body mass index (BMI) were evaluated. Then, all factors related to knee OA were analyzed.
Results: Eighty-six from 243 elders were diagnosed knee OA with the prevalence of 35.4 (95%CI: 29.6, 41.6). The prevalence in female was more than male (39.8% vs. 22.6%). This prevalence showed increasing trend as they aged (33.3% in 60-69 years, 37.8% in age ≥ 70 years). Factors related to knee OA were female sex (adjusted OR 2.13 with 95%CI: 1.07, 4.24) and BMI ≥23.0 kg/m2 (adjusted OR 2.46 with 95%CI: 1.37, 4.42).
Conclusion: Approximately one-third of community -dwelling elders was found to be knee OA. Female and elders with high BMI should be screened for knee OA.
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Koedwan C, Bun in J, Teerasombut C, Kuptniratsaikul V. The prevalence of knee OA in community-based elders. Thai J Phys Ther [internet]. 2016 Aug. 16 [cited 2026 Jan. 4];38(2):59-70. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjpt/article/view/113654
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2. Neogi T, Zhang Y. Epidemiology of osteoarthritis. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2013; 39 (1): 1-19.
3. Kuptniratsaikul V, Tosayanonda O, Nilganuwong S, Thamalikitkul V. The epidemiology of osteoarthritis of the knee in elderly patients living an urban area of Bangkok. J Med Assoc Thai. 2002; 85 (2): 154-61.
4. Murphy L, Schwartz TA, Helmick CG, et al. Lifetime risk of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2008; 59 (9): 1207-13.
5. Felson DT, Naimark A, Anderson J, Kazis L, Castelli W, Meenan RF. The prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in the elderly. The Framingham Osteoarthritis Study. Arthritis Rheum. 1987; 30 (8): 914-8.
6. Alnahdi AH, Zeni JA, Snyder-Mackler L. Muscle impairments in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Sports Health. 2012; 4 (4): 284-92.
7. Levinger P, Nagano H, Downie C, et al. Biomechanical balance response during induced falls under dual task conditions in people with knee osteoarthritis. Gait Posture. 2016;48:106-112.
8. Kim HS, Yun DH, Yoo SD, et al. Balance control and knee osteoarthritis severity. Ann Rehabil Med. 2011;35 (5):701-9.
9. Bindawas SM. Relationship between frequent knee pain, obesity, and gait speed in older adults: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Clin Interv Aging. 2016;11:237-44.
10. Hayashi K, Kako M, Suzuki K, et al. Gait Speeds Associated with Anxiety Responses to Pain in Osteoarthritis Patients. Pain Med. 2015 Sep 9.
11. Sharma L, Song J, Dunlop D, et al. Varus and valgus alignment and incident and progressive knee osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2010; 69 (11): 1940-5.
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