Early cartilage abnormalities at the hip are associated with obesity and body composition measures - a 3.0T MRI community-based study

Although obesity is a risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA), the role of body composition, if any, is unclear. This study examines whether the body mass index (BMI) and body composition are associated with hip cartilage changes using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in community-based adults. 141 community-based participants with no clinical hip disease, including OA, had BMI and body composition (fat mass and fat free mass) measured at baseline (1990 to 1994), and BMI measured and 3.0 T MRI performed at follow-up (2009-2010). Femoral head cartilage volume was measured and femoral head carti... Mehr ...