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Subtypes of Obesity and Changes in Functional Status Over Seven Years: Insights from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

  • By

  • Kristine Godziuk

  • Sarah Tilley

  • Michael LaValley

  • Michael C. Nevitt

  • Cora E. Lewis

  • James C. Torner

  • Tuhina Neogi

  • May 12, 2026

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    Obesity is linked to functional limitations in knee osteoarthritis, with variations in physical function among individuals with obesity.

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    Individuals with obesity and low muscle mass or cardiometabolic comorbidities showed poorer physical function over seven years compared to those without these features.

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    The overlap of low muscle mass and cardiometabolic comorbidities was associated with a greater negative impact on physical function.

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    Defining obesity solely by BMI may overlook important functional variations and metabolic health issues among individuals with similar BMIs.

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    The study categorized obesity into subtypes based on body composition and metabolic health to better understand their impact on physical functioning.

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Obesity Subtypes and Longitudinal Trajectories of Function Over Seven Years of Follow-Up: Data From the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

  • by Kristine Godziuk, Sarah Tilley, Michael LaValley, Michael C. Nevitt, Cora E. Lewis, James C. Torner, Tuhina Neogi

  • May 12, 2026

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