The association between ambulatory activity, body composition and hip or knee joint replacement due to osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study

Feb 24, 2018Osteoarthritis and cartilage

Walking activity and body weight linked to hip or knee joint replacement for osteoarthritis

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Abstract

Over 13 years, 6.8% of participants had a knee replacement and 4.7% had a hip replacement due to osteoarthritis.

  • Higher ambulatory activity is associated with an increased risk of knee replacement at a rate of 1.09 per 1000 steps per day.
  • Higher ambulatory activity is associated with a reduced risk of hip replacement at a rate of 0.90 per 1000 steps per day.
  • Body mass index is linked to a higher risk of knee replacement at a rate of 1.07 per kg.
  • Total fat mass is associated with a higher risk of knee replacement at a rate of 1.03 per kg.
  • Trunk fat mass is associated with a higher risk of knee replacement at a rate of 1.05 per kg.
  • Waist circumference is associated with a higher risk of knee replacement at a rate of 1.02 per cm.

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