Walking biomechanics in women with patellofemoral osteoarthritis differ compared to men with and women without patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differences in walking biomechanics between women and men with patellofemoral joint (PF) osteoarthritis (OA) may contribute to the development or progression of persistent symptoms in people with PF OA.

Objective

Evaluate how walking biomechanics of women with PF OA differ from: (i) men with PFJ OA; and (ii) women without PF OA. Second, explore the relationship between knee-related symptoms/function and walking biomechanics in individuals with PF OA, and whether these are modified by sex.

Methods

Sixty-seven individuals with PF OA (43 women) and 14 women without PF OA were included. Biomechanics data were recorded during walking. Patient-reported symptoms and function were obtained using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. Differences in conti

SUBMITTER: King MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564953 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature