Evaluation of Functional Characteristics in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Objective:This study evaluated the physical and functional characteristics of Turkish patients with knee osteoarthritis and how this disease affects their physical and functional status. Methods:This study included 320 patients, who were evaluated to assess body mass index (BMI) and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score in terms of age, sex and functional characteristics. Results:Mean patient age was 66.92±8.89 years and mean BMI was 31.02±5.20 kg/m2. Mean patient HSS score was 58.70±11.08. According to their sit-to-stand test results, 33% of the patients (n=104) were found to be independent. There was a significant relationship between BMI and functional activity score (p<0.05). Conclusions:The majority of the patients in our study were female and obese, and had low functionality levels. Function in patients with OA is restricted as a result of excess weight, so preventive measures can help Turkish patients with OA maintain their ideal weight. Furthermore, patient education can be help this population acquire the habit of regular exercise in order to reduce pain and improve their physical activity and quality of life. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

The knowledge and self-management educational needs of older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative study

“…Limitation of social and cultural participation may have a psychological impact thereby resulting in psychological distress [47]. Adaptation strategies have been suggested as a solution which protects the knee joint while still being able to continue participating in these activities [5,55]. Older adults with KOA in our study were, however, not able to provide appropriate coping strategies in order to ensure their continued participation in social and cultural activities.…”

“…Repetitive kneeling during prayer improves elasticity of the soft tissues, promote activation of the quadriceps muscle and restores knee mobility [66]. However, worshippers who unable to sit on the floor while performing full knee flexion activities can practice an adaptation approach to prevent aggravation of KOA symptoms [5,55]. Some of our participants did not appear to be practicing adaptation in their ritual activities, hence excluding themselves from this activity.…”

“…Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has been highlighted as one of the top contributors to global disability [1][2][3]. Knee pain, joint stiffness and lower limb muscle weakness are the predominant complaints related to KOA which impair mobility, leading to functional limitations [4][5][6][7][8][9]. The impairments and limitations associated with KOA may lead to psychosocial issues such as anxiety, depression and helplessness [10][11][12].…”

Effect of functional disability on quality of life in patients with gonarthrosis

“…Literatürde de kadınlarda daha fazla gonartroz görüldüğü belirtilmiştir 6 . Araştırma bulguları yaş ve cinsiyet açısından yapılan diğer ulusal ve uluslararası çalışma bulgularını destekler niteliktedir 6,[20][21][22][23][24] . 2,4 .…”

Factors Associated with Functional Mobility in Women with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

“…Being overweight, comorbidities, emotional impairments, such as anxiety and depression, cognitive disorders and visual and hearing loss are the other factors that can contribute to overall functional decline. [1][2]…”