The interplay of body composition, pain intensity, and psychological status in Egyptian patients with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract Background There is a clear relationship between poor mental health, obesity, and osteoarthritis (OA). Individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety and depression are more likely to report higher levels of pain and disability in OA. In addition, higher body mass index (BMI) levels can con...

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Main Authors: Naylan Fayez Wahba Khalil, Marwa Mohamed Hassan, Nehad Mohamed Elshatby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-024-00248-7