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Rheumatology
Hirotaka Iijima, Kanako Shimoura, Tomoki Aoyama, Masaki Takahashi
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between low back pain and falls in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that individuals with any level of low back pain had increased odds of recurrent falls, with a stronger correlation observed in those with moderate-to-severe low back pain. Thorough investigation of low back pain as a risk factor for recurrent falls in knee osteoarthritis patients may provide important insights into the pathomechanics of falls in this population.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rebekah Harris, Elsa S. Strotmeyer, Leena Sharma, C. Kent Kwoh, Jennifer S. Brach, Robert Boudreau, Jane A. Cauley
Summary: This study examined how the severity of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects recurrent falls in middle-aged and older individuals. The results showed that older adults with radiographic evidence of KOA had a higher likelihood of experiencing recurrent falls compared to those without KOA, regardless of established risk factors. On the other hand, middle-aged adults with KOA did not have an increased odds of recurrent falls, except for those with possible KOA.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hirotaka Iijima, Tomoki Aoyama
Summary: The coexistence of sarcopenia and knee OA in older adults increases the risk of falls, with individuals in the sarcopenia + knee OA group having higher odds of recurrent falls compared to controls. This study introduces the concept of sarcopenic knee OA as a subgroup associated with a higher risk of falls, which should be further validated in future large cohort studies.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tadashi Ito, Yoshihito Sakai, Hideshi Sugiura, Keitaro Kawai, Yoshifumi Morita, Kazunori Yamazaki
Summary: This study explored the relationship between back muscle strength and fall risk in older adults with lumbar spondylosis, finding that both back and abdominal muscle strength were associated with fall scores. Furthermore, the study discovered differences in the factors related to fall risks between men and women in this population.
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Orthopedics
J. J. Young, J. Hartvigsen, E. M. Roos, C. Ammendolia, A. Kongsted, S. T. Skou, D. T. Gronne, R. K. Jensen
Summary: The study evaluated the prevalence of self-reported lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) symptoms in primary care programs for knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) and persistent low back pain (LBP). Results showed that LSS symptoms were commonly reported, especially in the LBP cohort, but only a small proportion of participants met the clinical criteria for LSS diagnosis.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
James J. Young, Rikke Kruger Jensen, Jan Hartvigsen, Ewa M. Roos, Carlo Ammendolia, Carsten Bogh Juhl
Summary: This review aimed to report the prevalence of coexisting lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) based on clinical and/or imaging case definitions. The prevalence of multimorbid LSS and knee or hip OA ranged from 0% to 54%, depending on the specified index condition and case definitions used. However, the variability in case definitions and the high risk of bias in the included studies limit the comparability and interpretation of the prevalence estimates.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Guy Bezalel, Galit Nachoum Arad, Meir Plotnik, Jason Friedman
Summary: Individuals with unilateral knee osteoarthritis demonstrate slower voluntary step characteristics compared to healthy age-matched controls, particularly in forward movements. Dual-tasking reduces response speed during movement initiation across all groups. These findings suggest the importance of utilizing advanced rehabilitation techniques, including cognitive loading, to prevent falls in older adults with osteoarthritis.
Review
Rheumatology
Robert W. Ike, Kenneth C. Kalunian
Summary: Washing out knee joint contents can remove inflammatory material and be useful for management of various types of arthritis.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Brjan Kaiji Betzler, Faye Yu Ci Ng, Yilun Huang, Bin Abd Razak HR
Summary: This systematic review examined the coexistence of lumbar spondylosis and knee osteoarthritis and its clinical implications for orthopedic patients. The study found a significantly increased likelihood of concurrent knee-spine presentation, which may impact clinical decision-making and treatment strategies.
ASIAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Masatoshi Morimoto, Ryo Okada, Kosuke Sugiura, Hiroaki Manabe, Takashi Inokuchi, Fumitake Tezuka, Kazuta Yamashita, Syoichiro Takao, Junzo Fujitani, Koichi Sairyo
Summary: This study investigated the causes of low back pain (LBP) and lumbar degeneration in professional Japanese baseball players. It found that lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and spondylolysis were the most common causes of LBP among players in their 20s, while discogenic pain and LDH were most commonly observed in players in their 30s. The incidence of lumbar disc degeneration was significantly higher in players in their 30s compared to those in their 20s, and there was no significant difference between pitchers and fielders in terms of the cause of LBP or the incidence of lumbar disc degeneration.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Priyanka Ballal, Christine Peloquin, Cindy Germaine Boer, Tuhina Neogi
Summary: This study suggests that warfarin use is associated with a higher risk of knee and hip replacements compared to DOAC use. Furthermore, longer duration of warfarin use is linked to an increased risk of joint replacement.
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nicola Veronese, Germain Honvo, Olivier Bruyere, Rene Rizzoli, Mario Barbagallo, Stefania Maggi, Lee Smith, Shaun Sabico, Nasser Al-Daghri, Cyrus Cooper, Francesco Pegreffi, Jean-Yves Reginster
Summary: This umbrella review examined the association between knee osteoarthritis and adverse health outcomes. The results showed that knee osteoarthritis is significantly associated with cardiovascular mortality, falls, and conditions related to subclinical atherosclerosis. However, the certainty of this evidence is weak.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luz Herrero-Manley, Ana Alabajos-Cea, Luis Suso-Marti, Enrique Viosca-Herrero, Isabel Vazquez-Arce
Summary: The study aimed to test the practicality of the existing diagnostic criteria for early knee osteoarthritis (EKOA) and evaluate the clinical progression of both healthy subjects at risk and patients diagnosed with EKOA. The participants were classified into EKOA and healthy subjects based on disability, pain, and self-reported variables. Most participants remained in their original classification, although some were reclassified during the follow-ups. The current diagnostic criteria could lead to misdiagnosis due to fluctuations in patients' conditions.
Article
Orthopedics
Daisuke Uritani, Akane Ikeda, Toru Shironoki, Kentaro Matsubata, Yuto Mutsura, Tadashi Fujii, Koji Ikeda
Summary: This study aims to understand how Japanese patients with knee osteoarthritis experience, perceive, and cope with their symptoms and disabilities. The results show that patients desire evidence-based information and value connecting with others in similar situations to address issues related to their condition.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rakhmad Rosadi, Amornthaep Jankaew, Po-Ting Wu, Li-Chieh Kuo, Cheng-Feng Lin
Summary: Falls are a significant adverse consequence for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, leading to a considerable financial burden on healthcare systems. This study aimed to identify fall predictors in patients with knee osteoarthritis in Malang, Indonesia, and provide valuable insights for the development of geriatric fall prevention programs. The findings showed that good proprioception and range of motion served as protective factors against falls, while symptoms severity, fear of falls, low back pain, diabetes mellitus, and body mass index were associated with a higher risk of falls.