Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study

BackgroundPostmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are common musculoskeletal disorders that share risk factors such as aging, hormonal changes, and inflammation. PMOP often remains asymptomatic until fractures occur, while KOA leads to pain and disability. Their comorbidity...

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Main Authors: Zhenkai Lu, Wenye Feng, Yaxing Wang, Xuming Zhang, Xu Wei, Ming Chen, Shangquan Wang, Ting Cheng, Xin Cui, Yanming Xie
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1582533/full
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Wenye Feng
Yaxing Wang
Xuming Zhang
Xu Wei
Ming Chen
Shangquan Wang
Ting Cheng
Xin Cui
Yanming Xie
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description BackgroundPostmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are common musculoskeletal disorders that share risk factors such as aging, hormonal changes, and inflammation. PMOP often remains asymptomatic until fractures occur, while KOA leads to pain and disability. Their comorbidity remains underexplored, particularly in community settings. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical features of PMOP-KOA comorbidity among Beijing residents aged 45–80 years, providing evidence-based recommendations for early identification, prevention, and management.MethodsOver 2 years, this study will conduct a PMOP-KOA screening and prospective follow-up in the Beijing community to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical characteristics of PMOP-KOA. This study will undertake bone mineral density detection, collect biological samples, and record information via questionnaires.DiscussionThe study aims to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical characteristics of PMOP-KOA comorbidity and explore related traditional Chinese medicine syndromes based on large community-based samples in Beijing. Data on PMOP-KOA occurrence and associated risk factors over the 2 years follow-up will be available on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300073575).
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spelling doaj-art-a0d48e314d0643eea093264fc77e7a852025-08-20T03:19:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-06-011210.3389/fmed.2025.15825331582533Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective studyZhenkai Lu0Wenye Feng1Yaxing Wang2Xuming Zhang3Xu Wei4Ming Chen5Shangquan Wang6Ting Cheng7Xin Cui8Yanming Xie9Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaWangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaWangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaWangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaWangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaBackgroundPostmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are common musculoskeletal disorders that share risk factors such as aging, hormonal changes, and inflammation. PMOP often remains asymptomatic until fractures occur, while KOA leads to pain and disability. Their comorbidity remains underexplored, particularly in community settings. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical features of PMOP-KOA comorbidity among Beijing residents aged 45–80 years, providing evidence-based recommendations for early identification, prevention, and management.MethodsOver 2 years, this study will conduct a PMOP-KOA screening and prospective follow-up in the Beijing community to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical characteristics of PMOP-KOA. This study will undertake bone mineral density detection, collect biological samples, and record information via questionnaires.DiscussionThe study aims to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical characteristics of PMOP-KOA comorbidity and explore related traditional Chinese medicine syndromes based on large community-based samples in Beijing. Data on PMOP-KOA occurrence and associated risk factors over the 2 years follow-up will be available on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300073575).https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1582533/fullpostmenopausal osteoporosisknee osteoarthritiscross-sectional studyprospectivefollow-uprisk factors
spellingShingle Zhenkai Lu
Wenye Feng
Yaxing Wang
Xuming Zhang
Xu Wei
Ming Chen
Shangquan Wang
Ting Cheng
Xin Cui
Yanming Xie
Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
Frontiers in Medicine
postmenopausal osteoporosis
knee osteoarthritis
cross-sectional study
prospective
follow-up
risk factors
title Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
title_full Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
title_fullStr Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
title_short Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in Beijing: study protocol for a cross-sectional and prospective study
title_sort prevalence clinical characteristics and biological markers of postmenopausal osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis in beijing study protocol for a cross sectional and prospective study
topic postmenopausal osteoporosis
knee osteoarthritis
cross-sectional study
prospective
follow-up
risk factors
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1582533/full
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