Physician-reported practices regarding obesity management in patients aged under 60 years with osteoarthritis in Jordan: a cross-sectional survey

Obesity is an important modifiable risk factor for the development and progression of osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in weight-bearing joints. However, limited information is available regarding physicians practices in addressing obesity among patients with OA in Jordan. This study assessed self-reported obesity-management practices among physicians caring for patients aged under 60 years with OA. Methods We conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional convenience survey between December 2021 and January 2022. Physicians from orthopaedics, family medicine, general internal medicine, and rheumato

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