Knee osteoarthritis among adults in Al Madam city, Sharjah: unrevealing the prevalence and predisposing factors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder of the knee, and its progression, influenced by multifactorial predisposing factors such as age, BMI, and physical activity, often results in significant limitations in day-to-day activities and deterioration of quality of life. Although the prevalence and predisposing factors of OA are well-documented globally, this study is distinct in its focus on the semi-urban population of Al Madam City, Sharjah. The unique socio-cultural and occupational characteristics of this community provide an opportunity to identify localized risk factors and their impact on OA prevalence, offering insights that can inform tailored healthcare strategies.

Objective

The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of O

SUBMITTER: Qureshi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature