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KNEE PAIN AND DISABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY
Department of Rheumatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 8HW
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Correspondence to Dr T. McAlindon, Senior Registrar in Rheumatology, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SEI 7EH
In order to investigate the strength of any relationship between knee pain and disability, a postal questionnaire was sent to 2102 men and women aged over 55 registered at a general practice in Bristol. A response rate of 80·6% was achieved at second reminder. Knee pain was common particularly in women (27·6% overall). Disability was also more frequently reported in women (P<0·05) and rose with increasing age. Respondents with knee pain had significantly more disability relating to upper as well as lower limb activities (P<0·05).
KEY WORDS: Knee osteoarthritis, Disability, HAQ
*Now Senior Registrar in Rheumatology, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH.
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