Correlation of osteoarthritis stages with obesity in knee joint by using planner X ray

Abstract

This study was conductive at friendship hospital Omdurman in the period from September 2012 to January 2013.The study is done to 75patients (male and female), 50 patient (study group) with OA in knee joint all of them complaining of knee pain and were well known of OA disease and 25normal patients (control group).The data was collected from the patient demo graphic criteria and history of patient This data was analyzed by Excel and presented with tables and graphs in percentages according to the OA stage (I, II, III),marital status ,obesity , healthy weight , and diseases which cause secondary OA The age of the patient ranged (20- 60) years and the OA is common in the age group (41-50) years represented (46%) . The degeneration is primary cause of OA in all stages, we found that there is no relationship between disease and marital status. And the disease more common in female which is(68%) percentages The weight of the patients range(20-120)Kg. The healthy weight's patients and pre obese were 10 patients which is ( 20%) for each groups in all stages.(there is association between OA and others diseases(diabetes, gout and hormone disorder) or genetic factors.).Obese class I took which is (54%) in all stages as high percentage The study found that obesity is the most secondary risk factor of OA.