The Relationship Between Radiological and Ultrasonographic Changes and Balance Disorders in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Objective: This study aimed to assess the link between radiological and ultrasonographic changes and balance disorders in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and Methods: Clinically and radiologically diagnosed 97 patients with knee OA, 33 age and sex matched healthy volunteers were included in the study. Balance was analyzed utilizing the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). Kellgren Lawrence (KL) scale was used for radiographic staging of knee OA. Mean Femoral cartilage (FC), quadriceps femoris muscle thickness (QFMT), thigh subcutaneous fat thickness (TSFT), QFMT/TSFT, QF tendon, proximal and distal patellar tendon thickness were evaluated using ultrasonography. The functional level and pain severity of the patients was determined by Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: In individuals with knee OA BBS scores were discovered to be lower and TUG scores were higher (p