Osteoarthritis in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis (OA), is a common synovial condition observed in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite its high prevalence and significant impact on the quality of life of MS individuals, there is a gap in the current literature regarding the prevalence of OA in this population and its relation to MS pathology. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of OA in the MS population and explore potential associations with demographic and MS-specific characteristics. Methods: Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of the MEDLINE PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases was conducted. Results: Fifteen studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The aggregated p

SUBMITTER: Giannopapas V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396250 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature