Prevalence And Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis Among Middle-Aged Adults in Kota, Rajasthan

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common progressive multifactorial joint disease and is characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. Knee OA accounts for almost four fifths of the burden of OA worldwide and increases with obesity and age. The aim and objective– The purpose of the study on the “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis Among Middle-Aged Adults in Kota, Rajasthan” is to determine the extent of knee osteoarthritis in this demographic and to identify the key factors contributing to its occurrence. Need of study – Understanding local prevalence and risk factors will help in developing targeted prevention and management strategies, filling the gap in region-specific data, and addressing the socioeconomic burden of the disease. Methodology- The study aims to investigate the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in middle-aged adults (40-60 years) in Kota, focusing on various demographic, lifestyle, and occupational risk factors. Outcome measures – Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Results- We used this scale on 60 subjects out of whom 54 subjects met in inclusion criteria and then out of 54 subjects, 20 subjects (37.03%) have no knee pain, 15 subjects (27.77%) have mild knee pain, 11 subjects (20.37%) have moderate knee pain and last 8 subjects (14.81%) have severe knee pain. So, according to this, there are low significant changes in the knees of the middle-aged adults due to factors like age, gender and weight. Conclusion- In conclusion, the present study on the “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis Among Middle-Aged Adults in Kota, Rajasthan” has successfully met its objectives.