Economic Burden of Knee Osteoarthritis in Talavera de la Reina Health Area: a Descriptive Retrospective Observational Study Using Database
This is a descriptive retrospective study of individuals affected with knee osteoarthritis. The aim of this study is to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis within a specific health area, as well as to assess the economic impact of this condition on the healthcare system. To achieve this, medical records will be reviewed, and the following data will be collected: Sociodemographic and clinical participant data. Healthcare resource use. Clinical burden. Up to 400 subjects will be enrolled in the Talavera de la Reina Health Area (Toledo, Spain).
• Patients ≥18 years old.
• Diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral knee osteoarthritis according to the clinical criteria of the American College of Rheumatology.
• Radiographic imaging diagnosis based on the Kellgren \& Lawrence (K-L) classification.