Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease and a leading cause of disability in
older adults. With an increasing population ageing and obesity, OA is becoming even more …

Thirty five percent of the American population is considered obese (body mass index [BMI]>
30). Obesity disproportionately affects African Americans, Hispanics, and women. Obesity is …

Background: Rising total knee arthroplasty (TKA) rates in younger patients raises concern
about appropriateness. We asked: are younger individuals who seek consultation for TKA …

Health-care expenses have been projected to increase from 17.7% of the US gross
domestic product (GDP) in 2014 to 19.6% in 2024. The unsustainable increase in health …

Objective We examined the cost‐effectiveness of treatment strategies for concomitant
meniscal tear and knee osteoarthritis (OA) involving arthroscopic partial meniscectomy …

Abstract Objective The Walk With Ease (WWE) program was developed by the Arthritis
Foundation to help people with arthritis learn to exercise safely and improve arthritis …

Objective Obesity exacerbates pain and functional limitation in persons with knee
osteoarthritis (OA). In the Weight Loss and Exercise for Communities with Arthritis in North …

Objective Class III obesity (body mass index> 40 kg/m2) is associated with higher
complications following total knee replacement (TKR), and weight loss is recommended. We …

Background Systematic implementation of evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines for
management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care physiotherapy in Australia is …

Background Most of the commercially available TKR implants are designed for western
populations, which are known to have larger build and stature compared to Asian …