Associations between weather conditions and osteoarthritis pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wang, Lin; Xu, Qinguang; Chen, Yan; Zhu, Zhaohua; Cao, Yuelong

doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2196439

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“…In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the link between weather conditions and osteoarthritis pain was underscored. This comprehensive analysis revealed significant correlations between osteoarthritis pain and temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity, providing additional support to the body of evidence of the relationship between weather factors and osteoarthritis clinical signs [46]. Our results confirm the aforementioned theory and emphasize the importance of recognizing weather sensitivity in the daily routines of older individuals dealing with osteoarthritis.…”

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The Influence of Weather Conditions on the Diurnal Variation in Range of Motion in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

Iconaru,

Tarcau,

Ciucurel

2024

JCM

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(1) Background: This study investigated the relationship between weather conditions, diurnal patterns, and total knee range of motion (ROM), as well as the severity of symptoms (pain and stiffness) in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. (2) Methods: An exploratory longitudinal study was conducted on 28 older adults with knee osteoarthritis (mean age 71.86 ± 4.49 years; 46.4% men, 53.6% women). We used as assessment tools the Visual Analog Scales (VAS) for self-reported local knee pain and stiffness, and goniometry for ROM. Measurements were taken twice, six months apart, in winter and summer, in the morning and evening of each selected day. Recorded weather factors comprised temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and maximum wind speed. (3) Results: The study revealed significant effects of season and time of day on pain and stiffness, respectively (p < 0.001). Additionally, a significant interaction between season and time influenced total knee ROM (p < 0.001). Moreover, there was a statistically significant relationship between time and total knee ROM (p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: This research underscores the complex link between seasonal fluctuations and daily variations in some symptomatic and functional aspects of knee osteoarthritis in older adults.

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“…Cold temperatures elevate synovial fluid viscosity and alter periarticular structures’ compliance, making joints stiffer and more sensitive to mechanical stress during activities [ 53 ]. These factors aggravate osteoarthritis symptoms, affecting patient mobility and healthcare accessibility [ 46 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Influence of Weather Conditions on the Diurnal Variation in Range of Motion in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

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Tarcau,

Ciucurel

2024

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“…The investigation into the etiology and pathogenesis of OA is gaining increasing attention. Our research team conducted a meta-analysis [12] and revealed a correlation between weather factors and OA pain. However, it is noteworthy that the majority of literature exploring the relationship between weather and osteoarthritis concentrated on the assessment of pain severity, largely overlooking the bone structure and levels of proin ammatory cytokines associated with OA.…”

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Meteorological Influence as an Exacerbating Factor in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

shen,

Xu,

Jiang

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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a primary cause of disability among the elderly, and its pathogenesis is unclear. This study explores the correlations of different meteorological factors to characteristics and outcomes of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients through a 2-year follow-up. Methods The study enrolled 70 participants with KOA from Shanghai, China and conducted a follow-up assessment 2 years later. Assessment parameters included knee pain score, bone marrow abnormality (BMA) score, and levels of proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-6. Additionally, meteorological data on temperature, wind speed, and relative humidity were collected from local meteorological stations. At baseline, meteorological factors were discretized into binary variables using their respective median values. The analysis of the associations between these meteorological factors and pain scores, BMA scores, and proinflammatory cytokines levels were conducted through the Mann-Whitney U test. Longitudinally, the associations between these meteorological factors and the mentioned KOA indicators were determined using multivariate linear regression models. Results At baseline, the average age of individuals is 60.6 years old. In the low temperature group individuals had higher WOMAC pain scores (p = 0.022), increased levels of IL-1β (p < 0.001) and IL-6 (p = 0.047) compared to those in the high temperature group. In longitudinal analysis, there were notable associations between temperature fluctuations and alterations in the pain scores (β=-0.916, p < 0.001), IL-1β (β=-0.859, p < 0.001) and IL-6 levels (β=-0.577, p = 0.006). Conclusion These findings provide evidence that temperature has a significant impact on the pain and inflammatory levels in patients with KOA. Conversely, wind speed and relative humidity do not exhibit such effects.

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“…Arthritic pain can also increase during cold winters and at low temperatures as opposed to during summer and warm temperatures. A recent systematic review of osteoarthritis pain reported a negative correlation between temperature and pain severity 23 . However, the specific relationship between TMD pain and weather conditions remains ambiguous.…”

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Climate temperature and seasonal influences on the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in South Korea

Lee,

Chung

2024

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This study aimed to explore seasonal variations in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) prevalence in South Korea, utilizing nationwide population-based big data. Data corresponding to the Korean Standard Classification of Diseases code of K07.6, which identifies TMD, were extracted from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service online platform for the period from 2010 to 2022. Additionally, we integrated these data with climate temperature records from the Korean Meteorological Administration. We subsequently conducted a statistical analysis of TMD patient data on a monthly and seasonal basis over the past 13 years to assess prevalence. Over the past 13 years, the number of TMD patients in Korea has steadily increased. The prevalence of TMD rose from 0.48% (224,708 out of a total population of 50,515,666) in 2010 to 0.94% (482,241 out of a total population of 51,439,038) in 2022, marking a 1.96-fold increase. Among children under 10 years of age, no significant differences were observed in TMD prevalence between boys and girls. However, a distinct female predominance emerged after the age of 10, with an average female-to-male ratio of 1.51:1. The peak prevalence of TMD occurred in individuals in their 20 s, followed by adolescents in their late 10 s. The majority of TMD patients were concentrated in Seoul and Gyeonggi province, with metropolitan areas accounting for 50% of the total patient count. Seasonally, TMD patient numbers showed no significant increase in winter compared with spring or summer. The temperature difference, defined as the absolute difference between the highest and lowest temperatures for each month, showed a positive correlation with TMD patient counts. A greater temperature difference was associated with higher patient counts. The strongest correlation between temperature differences and TMD patient numbers was observed in winter (r = 0.480, p < 0.01), followed by summer (r = 0.443, p < 0.01), and spring (r = 0.366, p < 0.05). Temperature differences demonstrated a significantly stronger correlation with the increase in the number of TMD patients than absolute climate temperatures. This aspect should be a key consideration when examining seasonal trends in TMD prevalence in South Korea.

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Associations between weather conditions and osteoarthritis pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 17 publications

References 48 publications

The Influence of Weather Conditions on the Diurnal Variation in Range of Motion in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

The Influence of Weather Conditions on the Diurnal Variation in Range of Motion in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

Meteorological Influence as an Exacerbating Factor in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

Climate temperature and seasonal influences on the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in South Korea

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