Knee osteoarthritis among adults in Al Madam city, Sharjah: unrevealing the prevalence and predisposing factors: a cross-sectional study

This study highlights that the prevalence of knee OA in Al Madam City is 12.9%, with significant associations observed between knee OA and factors such as age, sex, BMI, physical activity levels, education, and previous knee trauma. The findings underline the impact of the city's unique socio-cultural and occupational characteristics, such as high representation of labor-intensive jobs and limited leisure activity options, on the development of knee OA.