Osteoarthritis, comorbidity and pain: Their role in determining functional limitations in older populations (European project on Osteoarthritis)

Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that while comorbidity is strongly and independently associated to functional limitations, it does not affect the OA‐physical function association. Hip/knee OA is associated to self‐reported impairment in physical function, which was only partially mediated by pain. Its association to physical function, as evaluated by the walking test, was, instead, completely mediated by pain. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - October 16, 2015 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sabina Zambon, Paola Siviero, Michael Denkinger, Federica Limongi, Maria Victoria Castell, Suzan van der Pas, Ángel Otero, Mark H Edwards, Richard Peter, Nancy L Pedersen, Mercedes Sánchez‐Martinez, Elaine M Dennison, Antonella Gesmundo, Laura A Schaa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research