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Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

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Does comorbid disease influence consultation for knee problems in primary care?

John Bedson¹, Umesh Kadam, Sara Muller

¹Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, Primary Care Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK. j.bedson@cphc.keele.ac.uk

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Older adults with knee pain may delay seeking medical help when managing other chronic conditions. This suggests that managing knee pain might be prioritized when other health issues are less pressing.

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Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

Published on: March 7, 2025

Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Primary Care
Pain Management

Background:

Knee pain is highly prevalent in individuals over 55, impacting primary care consultations.
A significant portion of severe knee pain sufferers do not seek medical attention, with reasons largely unknown.
Understanding factors influencing consultation for knee pain is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between consultations for concurrent comorbid diseases and the likelihood of seeking primary care for knee pain.
To explore potential reasons why individuals with knee pain may not consult healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

A case-crossover study design involving patients over 50 with knee pain from three primary care practices.
Analysis of comorbid consultations within a three-year period, comparing periods preceding knee consultations with control periods.
McNemar's test was used to assess the association between preceding chronic or acute conditions and knee consultations.

Main Results:

The analysis included 281 participants.
A significantly lower frequency of chronic comorbid consultations was observed in the three months before a knee consultation compared to control periods (OR = 0.30; 95% CI 0.11, 0.74).
No significant difference was found in the frequency of acute comorbid consultations preceding knee consultations.

Conclusions:

Consultations for knee problems appear to be preceded by a period with fewer consultations for other chronic conditions.
Patients may delay seeking care for knee pain until their other health issues are less prominent.
Further research is recommended to explore the impact of specific comorbid conditions and the potential benefits of proactive screening for knee disorders.