Biomechanical and clinical relationships between lower back pain and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) and lower back pain (LBP) are most common health problems which lead to pain and disability. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence to find any relationship between knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and LBP or any potential causation.

Methods

The databases of Scopus, MEDLINE, and Embase were searched from inception to 01 October 2022. Any study published in English assessing live humans over 18 years with KOA and LBP was eligible to be included. Studies were independently screened by two researchers. Data of the included studies were extracted based on the participants, outcomes related to knee and lumbar spine, reported association or causation between LBP and KOA, and study design. Data were narratively analyzed and presented as graph

SUBMITTER: Amarasinghe P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9979420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature