HOW TO PREVENT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN OVERWEIGHT WOMEN: LITERATURE REVIEW
M. Nasser Mustari

Department of Surgery, Hasanuddin University

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disorder characterized by damage to cartilage, subchondral bone, inflammation and / or thinning of synovial tissue. The joints most commonly affected are the knees. Because of its high prevalence and its chronic and progressive nature, as well as having a serious impact on the patients life, OA has a large socio-economic impact. It has been reported that women cases have more severe impacts. This disease affects 18% of women who are over 45 years old, while for men only 10%. Risk factors such as knee anatomy, kinematics, previous knee injury, hormonal influences and obesity may affect a lot. Obesity can affect the progress of joint deterioration significantly. It also can prevent the more severe complication. The most meaningful connection between diet and OA is weight. Being overweight can increase the strain on joints. It also can excess fat causes inflammation which can exacerbate symptoms.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Overweight women, Diet

Topic: Lifestyle-related diseases in women