Weight Change Not Associated with Hand Osteoarthritis Progression and Pain
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-02-20 15:30 GMT | Update On 2024-02-20 15:30 GMT
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A recent study found the association between weight change and the development of hand osteoarthritis (OA) was investigated. The study published in the Arthritis Care & Research assessed if weight loss or gain have any bearing on the incidence and progression of hand OA along with the development and resolution of hand pain.
The study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative involved a total of 4,598 participants but excluded the individuals with cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or a body mass index under 18.5 kg/m2. The study analyzed weight change from baseline to the 4-year follow-up, as well as its impact on radiographic hand OA and hand pain over an 8-year period utilizing the multivariable logistic regression.
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