Open AccessGender differences in osteoarthritis of knee: An Indian perspective
Author(s) -
Srinivas Thati
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of mid-life health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.423
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 0976-7819
pISSN - 0976-7800
DOI - 10.4103/jmh.jmh_35_21
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , incidence (geometry) , epidemiology , life expectancy , body mass index , population , physical therapy , cross sectional study , quality of life (healthcare) , modalities , gerontology , alternative medicine , environmental health , pathology , social science , physics , nursing , sociology , optics
The global burden of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is on the rise with advancing age, as life expectancy is improving worldwide. The literature shows a higher prevalence and incidence of KOA in women. The gender differences are seen not only in the developing world but also in the developed world. KOA at advanced stage can be quite disabling affecting the individuals' functioning capacity. The available treatment modalities can improve the quality of life significantly. The aim of this review is to study the gender differences in epidemiological and clinical aspects of KOA in Indian population.