Study protocol for an observational register-based study on health and risk factors in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hip and knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Currently, the course of deterioration in pain and physical functioning in individuals with osteoarthritis is difficult to predict. Factors such as socioeconomic status and comorbidity contribute to progression of osteoarthritis, but clear associations have not been established. There is a need for early identification of individuals with slow disease development and a good prognosis, and those that should be recommended for future joint replacement surgery.

Methods and analysis

This nationwide register-based study will use data for approximately 75 000 patients who sought and received core treatment for osteoarthritis in primary healthcare, and were registered in the Swedish population-base

SUBMITTER: Gustafsson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6194475 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature