The relationship between obesity and knee osteoarthritis: a literature review

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is an chronic degenerative inflammatory disease of the knee. This study aimed to determine the relationship between obesity and knee OA.

Objective: To explore and analyze more deeply the relationship between obesity and knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: The research used a literature review design using secondary data in the form of a review of research journals related to obesity and the risk of osteoarthritis. The process of identifying relevant journals was conducted by searching the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using specific keywords such as "obesity," "osteoarthritis," and "knee osteoarthritis OR knee OA”. Six journals that directly addressed the relationship between obesity and knee osteoarthritis were selected for inclusion. These selected journals contained relevant qualitative data and were published within the last 10 years to ensure that the information was up-to-date and applicable to current discussions on the topic.

Results: The study results showed a possible association between obesity and knee OA in the elderly, although several factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle also influenced this association.

Conclusion: This study concluded that obesity is possibly associated with knee OA, especially in the elderly population. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and address the limitations of existing studies.