Objective: This study aimed to assess the link between radiological and ultrasonographic changes and balance disorders in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Materials and Methods: Clinically and radiologically diagnosed 97 patients with knee OA, 33 age and sex matched healthy volunteers were included in the study. Balance was analyzed utilizing the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). Kellgren Lawrence (KL) scale was used for radiographic staging of knee OA. Mean Femoral cartilage (FC), quadriceps femoris muscle thickness (QFMT), thigh subcutaneous fat thickness (TSFT), QFMT/TSFT, QF tendon, proximal and distal patellar tendon thickness were evaluated using ultrasonography. The functional level and pain severity of the patients was determined by Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score and Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Results: In individuals with knee OA BBS scores were discovered to be lower and TUG scores were higher (p <0.001 for both). In patients, a negative correlation was discovered between BBS scores and TSFT, KL, VAS, WOMAC score and a positive correlation between BBS scores and mean FC, QFMT, QFMT / TSFT (p <0.05). In patients, there was a positive correlation between TUG scores and KL score, TSFT, VAS, WOMAC, BMI and a significant negative correlation between QFMT/ TSFT (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Radiography and ultrasonography could be predictive of balance disorder and those patients with severe OA should have an intensive rehabilitative approach to balance disturbance.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Early Pub Date | December 19, 2024 |
Publication Date | December 31, 2024 |
Submission Date | September 8, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | December 19, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 13 Issue: 3 |