Obesity and Multisite Pain in the Lower Limbs: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Vishal VennuAqeel M AlenaziTariq A AbdulrahmanAhmad S BinnasserSaad M Bindawas

Published in: Pain research & management (2020)

Obesity is associated with an increased likelihood of multisite pain in the lower limbs. The results enable clinicians to adopt better standards of practice for the prevention and screening of multisite pain in this community.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
healthcare
quality improvement
weight gain
primary care
high fat diet induced
rheumatoid arthritis
mental health
palliative care
skeletal muscle
physical activity