CORRELATION BETWEEN THE FUNCTIONAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS – A CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr.Sajuni.I; Dr.Shanthi Malar.R

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

CORRELATION BETWEEN THE FUNCTIONAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS – A CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Sajuni. I, Dr. Shanthi Malar. R

Abstract :

Aim: To determine the correlation between pain, function and radiographic findings in patients with osteoarthritis knee.

Design: Cross–sectional study.

Materials and methods: Thirty patients with knee osteoarthritis were selected from the Institute of Geriatrics, RGGH, Chennai –3. Patients with other medical illness and knee pain due to other causes were excluded. Clinical symptom assessment was done using WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) score including sub scores of pain (0–20), stiffness (0–8) and physical function (0– 68) and the radiological assessment was done using Kellgren–Lawrence Index.

Result: None of the WOMAC sub scores were related with Kellgren–Lawrence scale (P > 0.05). The WOMAC disability score was significantly (P < 0.01) associated with pain and stiffness score.

Conclusion: It is better to consider the functional status and clinical findings of the osteoarthritis patients instead of waiting for radiological features while planning the treatment for Osteoarthritis.