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

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  • Devansh Sharda

    (Professor & HOD, Department of Physiotherapy, CPU, Kota)

  • Pushpendra K. Yaduvanshi

    (Professor & HOD, Department of Physiotherapy, CPU, Kota)

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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

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  • Devansh Sharda & Pushpendra K. Yaduvanshi, 2025. "Prevalence And Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis Among Middle-Aged Adults in Kota, Rajasthan," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(7), pages 2122-2126, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:67:p:2122-2126
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