Obesity subtypes and longitudinal trajectories of function over 7‐years of follow‐up: data from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

Key Points

• This research aims to examine how different obesity subtypes influence long-term mobility and function over seven years.
• Analyzed data from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study
• Compared functioning in individuals with different obesity subtypes over a 7-year follow-up period
• Evaluated the impact of comorbidities on mobility outcomes
• Individuals with obesity and low muscle or cardiometabolic comorbidities showed worse functioning over time
• Those with obesity alone generally maintained better mobility
• Early identification of obesity subtypes could facilitate personalized intervention strategies.