Evaluation of IL-6 in Synovial Fluid in Obese and Normal Weight Patients Suffering From Gonarthrosis During PTA

Evaluation of Biomarker IL-6 in Synovial Fluid in Obese and Normal Weight Patients Suffering From Gonarthrosis During Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.

Evaluate the concentration of IL-6 in the synovial fluid of obese patients suffering from gonarthrosis during knee arthroplasty surgery

Inclusion Criteria:

• age between 55 and 85 years inclusive,
• Normal weight patients with BMI 18-24.9 included
• Obese patients with BMI ≥ 30
• Patients suffering from gonarthrosis awaiting knee arthroplasty surgery
• Patients awaiting knee replacement surgery
• Patients who agree to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 55 years of age.
• Patients over 85 years of age
• Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus
• Patients who are unable to understand
• Patients with severe neurological disorders or severe disability
• Rheumatoid arthritis patients
• Cancer patients
• Patients on immunosuppressive therapy