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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Frequency of Knee Pain and Risk Factors and Its Impact on Functional Impairment: A Cross-Sectional Study from Saudi Arabia.

Ali H Alyami, Hussam Darraj, Khalid M Hakami, Faisal Hakami, Mohammed Awaf, Nawaf Bakri, Sulaiman Hamdi, Abdulaziz Saber, Almuhanad Alyami, Mohammed Khashab and 1 more

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Article in Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ali H AlyamiDepartment of Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah 11426, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-2446-4913
Hussam DarrajFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-0620-5176
Khalid M HakamiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8462-4421
Faisal HakamiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6162-3338
Mohammed AwafFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6098-9306
Nawaf BakriFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8286-2533
Sulaiman HamdiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz SaberCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah 22384, Saudi Arabia.
Almuhanad AlyamiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah 22384, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed KhashabDepartment of Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz H AlhazmiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4260-6540
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SAJazan University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescents frequently self-report pain, according to epidemiological research. The knee is one of the sites wherein pain is most commonly reported. Musculoskeletal disorders play a significant role in the prolonged disability experienced by individuals, leading to substantial global personal, societal, and economic burdens. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a clinical knee pain commonly affecting adolescents. This study aimed to estimate the frequency of knee pain in Saudi adolescents.

methodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to November 2022 and included 676 adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. The participants were questioned regarding their demographics, school habits, and the impact of these factors on back pain, musculoskeletal pain in the past 12 months, as well as quality-of-life scale and knee pain symptoms. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, with frequencies and percentages presented for categorical variables. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to compare means between groups, while the chi-squared test was used to compare categorical variables. Statistical significance was set at

resultsA total of 676 adolescents participated in the study, with 57.5% females and 42.5% males. Among the participants, 68.8% were aged between 15 and 18 years. The prevalence of knee pain was notably higher among females (26%) compared to males (19.2%). Age and BMI were identified as significant predictors of knee pain. A significant association was also found between BMI classification and knee stiffness (

conclusionsOur study highlights a high prevalence of knee pain among Saudi adolescents, emphasizing the need for increased awareness about its risk factors. Preventive measures, including conservative approaches and lifestyle/activity modifications, can effectively mitigate adolescent knee pain.

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exercise trainingfrequency of knee painknee painphysical activity

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