ArticleThe Journal of rheumatology2017
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Radiographic Ankle Osteoarthritis Frequency and Associated Factors: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project.
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- Defining multiple joint osteoarthritis, its frequency and impact in a community-based cohort.Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism · 2019Pooled it
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- Protocol for the development of a core domain set for individuals with ankle osteoarthritis.Trials · 2022Article
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- Foot Osteoarthritis Frequency and Associated Factors in a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study of White and African American Adults.Arthritis care & research · 2021Article
- Incidence and progression of ankle osteoarthritis: The johnston county osteoarthritis project.Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism · 2021Article
- Relationship of Joint Hypermobility with Ankle and Foot Radiographic Osteoarthritis and Symptoms in a Community-Based Cohort.Arthritis care & research · 2019Article
- Cross-sectional associations between variations in ankle shape by statistical shape modeling, injury history, and race: the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectiveBecause there are no epidemiologic data regarding the frequency of ankle osteoarthritis (OA) in a general population, we sought to analyze this disabling condition in a large, well-characterized, community-based cohort of older individuals.
methodsCross-sectional data, including ankle radiographs, were from the most recent data collection (2013-2015) of the Johnston County OA Project. Radiographic ankle OA (rAOA) was defined as a Kellgren-Lawrence arthritis grading scale of ≥ 2 on weight-bearing lateral and mortise radiographs. The presence of pain, aching, or stiffness in the ankles as well as history of ankle injury (limiting ability to walk for at least 2 days) were assessed. Chi-square statistics (categorical variables) and Student t tests (continuous variables) were used to compare all participant characteristics by rAOA status. Joint-based logistic regression models with generalized estimating equations were used to examine associations of rAOA and covariates of interest [age, body mass index (BMI), sex, race, ankle symptoms, and injury history].
resultsOf 864 participants with available data, 68% were women, 34% were African American, with a mean age of 72 years and BMI of 31 kg/m
conclusionThe frequency of rAOA was higher than estimates generally quoted in the literature. While injury was an important contributor, other factors such as age, BMI, and symptoms were also significantly associated with rAOA.
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