Mary Adejobi Omotoso
Research by mary adejobi omotoso
Prevalence and Pattern of Knee Osteoarthritis in a Rural Southwestern Nigerian Community (Ede South LGA, Osun State)
This study examined how widespread symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria and described the common patterns in which it occurs within the community. A community-based cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among adults aged ≥30 years. Using multistage cluster sampling, participants were screened through interviews and clinical examinations based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical criteria. Severity...
Read more →Exploring the Research of Knee Osteoarthritis in Nigeria with Evidences, Gaps, and Future Directions: A Scoping Review
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the major causes of disability worldwide and Nigeria is facing a growing burden of this condition. This scoping review provided some evidences on KOA research in Nigeria while also pointing out the present research gaps with a focus on epidemiology, patient-reported outcomes, rehabilitation, surgical management, and outcome measure validation. Using a literature search of PubMed, AJOL, and DOAJ, studies on KOA were identified in Nigerian populations. The...
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