Relationship of Radiographic Findings With Pain, Function, Physical Performance and Balance

Relationship of Radiographic Findings With Pain, Function, Physical Performance and Balance in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

The objective of this investigation was to examine the correlation between radiographic findings and clinical outcomes, including pain, functional ability, physical performance, and balance parameters, in patients diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis (PwHOA).

A total of seventy-two patients with hip osteoarthritis (PwHOA) will be enrolled in the study. Sociodemographic variables will be collected, and assessments will include the Kellgren-Lawrence Classification, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Four Square Step Test (FSST). The Spearman rank correlation coefficient will be employed to analyze the relationships among pain levels, functional capacity, physical performance, balance, and radiographic findings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with symptomatic and radiographic diagnosis of Grade I-IV hip osteoarthritis according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification and American College of Rheumatology criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who did not give consent to participate in the study;
• secondary HOA due to rheumatoid arthritis, tumors, and recent fractures;
• history of intra-articular injections within the last six months.