Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis
Metabolic syndrome refers to a set of conditions that include high blood pressure, increased insulin level in the blood, the accumulation of the excess fat around the abdomen, and increased blood lipids. In metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of these conditions are simultaneously present, and the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Fasa University of Medical Sciences
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fasa University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.fums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-39-3&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |
| Summary: | Metabolic syndrome refers to a set of conditions that include high
blood pressure, increased insulin level in the blood, the accumulation of the
excess fat around the abdomen, and increased blood lipids. In metabolic
syndrome, the vast majority of these conditions are simultaneously present, and
the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes rises. Besides,
osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the most common joint disease
in humans and is also the main cause of pain and disability in the elderly. The
end result of this process is pain and reduced range of motion, and in advanced
cases joint inflammation, cartilage destruction, and disability are clinical
symptoms of osteoarthritis. Considering the high prevalence of these two
disorders in the country and many common pathologic aspects of these two
diseases such as obesity and elderly, we decided to review their relationship. |
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| ISSN: | 2228-5105 2228-7329 |