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[Obesity and osteoarthritic changes in the lower extremities]
1Výskumný ústav výzivy l'udu v Bratislave.
Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Obesity significantly contributes to degenerative changes in the knees, hips, and heels, especially in women. Longer duration and higher degree of overweight, along with older age, increase the risk of these skeletal issues.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedics
- Obesity Medicine
Context:
- Obesity is a growing global health concern.
- Radiologic examinations are crucial for diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions.
- Degenerative changes and enthesopathy are common in overweight individuals.
Purpose:
- To investigate the correlation between obesity (degree and duration) and age with degenerative changes in coxae (hips) and knees, and enthesopathy in calices (heels).
- To assess the prevalence of these pathologies in relation to obesity metrics and patient demographics.
Summary:
- Radiologic examination of 124 obese subjects revealed direct correlations between obesity degree/duration and age with degenerative changes in hips, knees, and heels.
- Knee degeneration showed the strongest correlation in obese women. Pathological changes increased significantly with the duration of overweight and advanced age, affecting up to 96% of individuals in their 6th decade.
- Overweight is identified as a significant etiological and contributing factor for osteoarthrosis, particularly in the knee and lower extremities.
Impact:
- Highlights the substantial impact of obesity on lower extremity musculoskeletal health.
- Provides evidence for overweight as a key factor in developing osteoarthrosis.
- Informs clinical practice regarding screening and management of obesity-related joint conditions.