Proportion of Knee Injuries Among the Army Population AttendingOrthopedic Department, Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka

Abstract

Knees are essential for everyday movements, and deficiencies can lead to disability. A cross-sectional study of 83 army men at CMH Dhaka sought to determine the incidence of knee injuries. The majority were male (92.8%), Muslim (97.6%), and aged 20-29 (45.8%), with a mean age of 34.80 ± 13.29 years. The majority (71.1%) were married, had HSC education (55%), and worked as ORS (73.5%). The monthly income of 45.8% varied between Tk. 26000 and Tk. 47000. ACL tear (55.4%), osteoarthritis of the knee (21.7%), medial meniscus tear (19.3%), fracture of the shaft tibia (12.0%),
posterior cruciate ligament tear (8.4%), lateral meniscus tear (7.2%), fracture of the shaft femur (7.2%), knee dislocation (6.0%), and patella fracture (4.8%). ACL tears peaked at 20-29 (54.9%) and medial meniscus tears at 20-29 (62.5%), respectively, whereas osteoarthritis was most prevalent at 40-49 (27.8%). There was a significant association (p<0.05) between knee injuries and age. Given the high frequency of knee
injuries among army personnel, increased awareness initiatives are critical. Larger sample sizes are recommended for thorough knowledge.