Prevalence of Knee Buckling Among Grade 3 Osteoarthritis Patients of Knee: A Self-Reported Study

Lamba, Dheeraj; Upadhyay, Ritambhara K.

doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i7.22814

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“…Therefore, the self-reported KI is associated with increased pain intensity, more falls, and changes in the gait pattern [27]. In another study, Lamba et al (2018) also reported that if therapeutic interventions are not performed in a timely manner, the progression of KOA over time and disease duration cause the symptoms of KI to intensify [43]. Our findings also showed that the increased duration of the disease and disease deterioration increased the risk of falling and KI.…”

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The effect of self-reported knee instability on plantar pressure and postural sways in women with knee osteoarthritis

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Background Giving way and knee instability are common problems in patients with knee osteoarthritis, disrupting the daily activities and balance of the affected individual. The present study aimed to evaluate the postural control status of women with knee osteoarthritis with and without self-report knee instability (KI). Methods This cross-sectional, single-blind study was conducted on 57 female patients with knee osteoarthritis. The patients were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and divided into two groups of with KI (n = 26) and without KI (n = 31). Fear of movement was assessed using the Tampa questionnaire, the degree of knee instability was measured based on the Fitzgard scale, the static and dynamic balance of the subjects were evaluated with open and closed eyes using a Biodex balance device, and foot pressure distribution situation was measured using a FDM-S-Zebris device. Results Mean comparison showed a significant difference between the subjects with and without KI in static balance only in anterior–posterior direction with open eyes (p = 0.01) and closed eyes (p = 0.0001). In the dynamic balance test, the subjects in both groups had significant differences in terms of all the indicators of anterior–posterior stability (p = 0.001), medial–lateral stability (p = 0.0001), and overall stability (p = 0.0001) with closed eyes. However, no significant difference was observed with open eyes (p > 0.05). Multiple regression also indicated significant positive correlations between pain intensity and disease duration with the degree of KI (p < 0.05). Conclusions According to the results, there were significant differences between the mean pain scores, static and dynamic balance, and the rate of fall between the women with knee osteoarthritis with and without the KI index. Therefore, patients with knee osteoarthritis, which also has an index of KI, are more susceptible to falls, and proper strategies are required to reduce the level of KI in these patients.

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