Diabetes and Obesity are the Two Strong Risk Factors for Knee OA Progression

ABSTRACT

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) are common diseases that frequently co-exist, along with overweight/obesity and diabetes. It affects mostly the hips, knees, hands and feet that causes severe disability and loss of quality of life, particularly in the elderly population. Objective: The present study was conducted to access the Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in diabetes and obese patients.Material & Methods:This case study was conducted among 110 diabetic and 70 obese patients who attended Bangladesh Korea Friendship Hospital and Dhaka Pain Management center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 25.0.Results:Out of 110 diabetic patients 55% were female and out of 70 obese patients 57% were female. Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis among diabetic patients was 50% and 65% for obese patients.Conclusions:Our findings bolster current public health strategies targeted at lowering the burden of knee OA by addressing obesity and diabetes. Obesity and diabetes are linked to knee osteoarthritis, and the risk is especially high among obese adults.