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Physical function evaluation in older patients with knee osteoarthritis
Tác giả: Vu Thi Diu, Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu, Nguyen Ha Giang, Tran Viet Luc, Nguyen Trung Anh
Số trang:
P. 175-183
Số phát hành:
Tập 173 - Số 12 - Tháng 12
Kiểu tài liệu:
Tạp chí trong nước
Nơi lưu trữ:
03 Quang Trung
Mã phân loại:
610
Ngôn ngữ:
Tiếng Anh
Từ khóa:
Physical function, osteoarthritis, OA
Chủ đề:
Osteoarthritis
Tóm tắt:
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders of older individuals. It is a painful and disabling disease characterized by pain, stiffness. However, in Vietnam, the number of studies on this issue is still very limited, especially those on physical function. This study aimed to evaluate physical function in 178 elderly patients with knee OA. A cross-sectional study was utilized. Physical function was assessed by The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Timed up and go test (TUG).