Knee Osteoarthritis Severity in Relation to Neutrophil- Lymphocyte Ratio

Authors

  • Auday Hussain Hassan Al-Janaby

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16806

Keywords:

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio;osteoarthritis; bone sclerosis; osteophytes

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is a disease with a significant inflammatory component. Neutrophil-lymphocyte
ratio (NLR) level is a marker to determine inflammation. The study aimed to evaluate the association between
severity of knee osteoarthritis and NLR.
Methods: A case-control study conducted inAl-Zahrawiduring June 2017 to June 2018. A total of 100 knee
osteoarthritis were recruited and 50 healthy subjects as a control group.
Results: NLR was significantly higher in knee osteoarthritis than controls, the mean vale was (2.19±0.72)
and (1.97±0.88), respectively. Older age, chronic pain, prolong onset of diagnosis and high NLRwere
significantly associated with severe osteoarthritis.
Conclusions: Knee osteoarthritis had higher NLR compared to healthy people. Higher NLR is associated
with severity of knee osteoarthritis and it is a poor indicator.

Author Biography

Auday Hussain Hassan Al-Janaby

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Department, Al-Zahrawi Hospital, Misan Health Directorate, Ministry of Health/Environment, Misan, Iraq

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Published

2021-08-16

How to Cite

Auday Hussain Hassan Al-Janaby. (2021). Knee Osteoarthritis Severity in Relation to Neutrophil- Lymphocyte Ratio. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(4), 821–825. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16806

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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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