European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. OA is a chronic degenerative disorder of multifactorial etiology characterized by the loss of articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins, subchondral sclerosis, and range of biochemical and morphological alterations of the synovial membrane and joint capsule. For finding the current burden of OA and its association with lifestyle related factors, it was essential to undertake such a study on the  Knee Osteoarthritis
Methods: This is an institution based cross sectional observational study carried out among patients with knee pain & disability attending Out Patient Department of Medical College Datia. The total sample size was 304 subjects. Tools consisted of a questionnaire and plain skiagrams for confirmation of OA. Diagnosis was done using Kellgren and Lawrence scale for osteoarthritis. Questionnaire was administered only to those who gave informed consent.
Results: Thestudy shows a 31.5 % cases found  in the overall  304 interviewed  Patients present with complain of knee pain. Female of the age group 46-60 are more prone to osteoarthritis comparative to other age group people. Highest %  in participants who have a sedentary lifestyle and Obese.
Conclusions: This study conclude the age group, gender, occupation, stages of severity of knee OA in Datia. Awareness program should be initiated at community level which is needed for the prevention of OA of knee at early age. We would like to suggest that a study can be planned which will prove the impact of physical activity, habits, and lifestyles.