Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis is a global joint disorder with high morbidities. The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in Al Kharj by using magnetic resonance imaging in patients of knee pain. Methods: MRI evaluations of from all patients were suffering from pain in the knee and attending King Khalid and University Hospitals. All cases were referred from Rheumatology and Orthopedic departments from October 2021 to March 2022. Results: A total of 229 participants were included in our study; 172 (75%) males and 57 (25%) females. After MRI, 91 participants (39%) were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. All cases initially diagnosed by X-ray and then confirmed by MRI. Females had a higher prevalence of osteoarthritis than males. Conclusions: Knee osteoarthritis is a frequent condition among Al-Kharj population, especially females. Its prevalence rises with age, with the elderly suffering from higher levels of severity.