Author:
Khalil Naylan Fayez Wahba,El-sherif Sherine,El Hamid Mowaffak Moustafa Abd,Elnemr Rehab,Taleb Raghda Saad Zaghloul
Abstract
Abstract
Background/objective
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease marked by structural changes in the joint. Radiological evaluation can be used to assess structural changes. Pain, inflammation, and stiffness are common clinical symptoms, leading to limitations in daily activities. Ultrasound, unlike traditional radiography, allows for a direct examination of changes in soft tissues. In addition, it is sensitive in detecting osteophytes as well as identifying early OA changes in femoral cartilage associated with clinical manifestations and function.
Results
A cross- sectional study of 40 patients with primary KOA diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. After radiographic evaluation using Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) scale and US examination assessing global femoral hyaline cartilage (GFC), osteophytes, meniscal extrusion, effusion, and Baker’s cyst of the most symptomatic knee, there was significant correlation between (K-L) grading and (GFC) ultrasonographic grading (p = < 0.001). After assessment of pain and functional disability using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scale, there was significant correlation between KL and GFC grading with age (p = < 0.001 for both), disease duration (p = < 0.001 for both) as well as WOMAC total scores (p = < 0.001 for both). GFC grading was the only independent predictor relative to other ultrasonographic variables for WOMAC total score (p = < 0.001).
Conclusions
US is a valid tool to evaluate knee joint space and is well correlated with radiographic images. KOA severity assessed by KL grading and GFC ultrasonographic grading showed good correlation with age, duration of the disease, pain intensity, and functional disability.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Business and International Management,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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