Relationship between symmetrical versus asymmetrical bilateral knee osteoarthritis and lumbar curvature
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major health problem worldwide that affects lumbar spine.Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between symmetrical versus asymmetrical bilateral knee OA and lumbar curvature in patients with knee OA. Subjects: Sixty male patients with knee OA were selected from outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. Their ages ranged from 40 to 54 years old, with a mean value of 48 ± 3.59 years old.