Osteoarthritis and cartilage
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Osteoarthr. Cartil. · Jan 2010
Review Meta AnalysisRisk factors for onset of osteoarthritis of the knee in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common in older adults. Determination of risk factors for onset of knee OA may help in its prevention. The objective of this systematic review, and meta-analysis, was to determine the current evidence on risk factors for knee OA. ⋯ Whilst certain factors have been extensively reviewed (for example, body mass index), more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the association of physical occupational and other patient-determined factors with future knee OA. The quality of such studies also needs to be improved. However, there are identifiable factors which can be targeted for prevention of disabling knee pain.