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[Gonarthrosis and obesity].

J P Massé1, T Glimet, D Kuntz

  • 1Clinique de Rhumatologie, Centre Viggo-Petersen, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris.

Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires
|December 1, 1988
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Obesity is linked to specific knee arthritis types in women, including lateral femoro-patellar and medial femoro-tibial arthritis. Men with medial femoro-tibial arthritis also showed increased weight.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Knee arthritis is a common condition affecting joint health.
  • Obesity is a known risk factor for osteoarthritis.
  • Understanding weight's role in knee arthritis is crucial for patient management.

Purpose:

  • To statistically compare the weight index of knee arthritis patients with a control group.
  • To identify specific topographical varieties of knee arthritis associated with excess weight in both sexes.

Summary:

  • A statistical analysis revealed a significant weight gain in women with common knee arthritis types: lateral femoro-patellar, medial femoro-tibial, and combined forms.
  • In men, excess weight was specifically associated with medial femoro-tibial arthritis.

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Impact:

  • Findings highlight the correlation between specific knee arthritis presentations and excess weight, particularly in women.
  • This data can inform targeted weight management strategies for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
  • Further research into the etiological relationship between obesity and knee arthritis subtypes is warranted.