Title: Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Relation to Age, Gender and Anatomical Site Involved
Authors: Sujata Hazarika, Miranda Pegu
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i12.105
Abstract
Background: Consistent epidemiologic reports indicate that musculoskeletal pain associated with underlying musculoskeletal disorder is a major medical and economic problem. Pain with or without associated disability is linked with a significant morbidity, loss of productivity and substantial health care expenditures. All age group of male and female population are affected by musculoskeletal pain though the anatomical site involved may vary in different age group.
Aims and Objective: This study was done to know the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, its gender distribution and the commonly affected age group and also to compare the frequency of the commonly involved anatomical site or region with musculoskeletal pain.
Methodology: This retrospective study was done in a tertiary care hospital. Out of 3215 patients who attended the Physical therapy unit from August to October in the year 2016, 1727 patients who complained of musculoskeletal pain were included in the study.
Results: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was 55.2%, 1039(60%) were males, 688 (40%) were female. Most commonly affected age group 31-40years (29.4%). Low back is the most affected site (54.1%).
Keywords: Musculoskeletal pain, age, gender, anatomical site.