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Articles

Sex Differences in Biomechanics Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis

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Pages 159-170 | Published online: 28 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Osteoarthritis of the knee is seen more frequently in females than males. However, few studies have examined the interplay of gender, gait mechanics, pain, and disability in persons with osteoarthritis. This study examines the influence of anthropometrics, radiographic disease severity, pain, and disability on gender differences in gait mechanics in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Gait mechanics for 26 men and 30 women were collected using 3-D kinematics and kinetics. Women had a significantly lower knee adduction moment than men and a significantly higher stride frequency. Within female subjects, variations in gait mechanics were primarily explained by weight, BMI, pain, and disability. In males, variations in gait mechanics were primarily explained by age and disability.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors would like to thank Mary Beth Nebel, Matthew Williams, Dr. Sandra Stinnett, and Paul Riordan for their thoughtful contributions to this work. This research was supported by NIH grants AR50245 and AG15768.

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