Table 1 Demographic and clinical characteristics of the sample of people with knee OA
From: A survey of footwear advice, beliefs and wear habits in people with knee osteoarthritis
Characteristics | n = 204 |
|---|---|
Female, n (%) | 138 (68%) |
Mean (SD) age (years) | 62.4 (7.7) |
Affected knee, n (%) | Â |
Left only | 29 (14%) |
Right only | 29 (14%) |
Both - left most painful | 44 (22%) |
Both - right most painful | 64 (31%) |
Both equally painful | 38 (19%) |
Mean (SD) duration of OA (years) | 19.4 (151.6) |
Mean (SD) daily pain | 6.4 (1.8) |
Mean (SD) walking pain | 6.6 (2.0) |
Current or previous treatment, n (%) | Â |
Anti inflammatory tablets or capsules | 168 (82%) |
Paracetamol | 179 (88%) |
Topical anti inflammatory creams or gels | 149 (73%) |
Glucosamine or Chondroitin | 159 (78%) |
Oral corticosteroids | 30 (15%) |
Topical liniment rubs | 142 (70%) |
Opioid oral medication | 24 (12%) |
Herbal or vitamin therapies | 104 (51%) |
Weight loss | 179 (88%) |
Aerobic, strengthening or stretching exercises | 165 (81%) |
A walking stick, cane, walker or other object | 80 (39%) |
Taping of the knee cap/ knee bracing | 124 (61%) |
Objects to help with daily living | 52 (25%) |
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) | 45 (22%) |
Viscosupplementation | 25 (12%) |
Hydrotherapy | 95 (47%) |
Heat/cold treatment | 134 (66%) |
Massage therapy | 68 (33%) |
Acupuncture | 55 (27%) |
Magnet therapy | 60 (29%) |
Other | 43 (21%) |