Background & Aims

Background: Degenerative joint diseases are progressive in nature and tend to gradually reduce mobility, and intensify pain over time, thereby further affecting the already impaired functionality. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between knee/hip osteoarthritis and level of pain, depression and wellbeing.

Methods

The cross-sectional study included patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis receiving treatment during the 2023 yrs at the Clinic for Medical Rehabilitation, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina in Novi Sad, Serbia. BPI (Brief Pain Inventory) questionnaire was administered in the study.

Results

A total of 60 subjects participated in this study (48 with knee OA and 12 with hip OA). Mild pain was detected in 12 patients (20%), moderate pain in 39 patients (65%), while 9 patients (15%) had severe pain. A strong pain effects were observed in 16 patients (27%). A greater pain effect on activities of daily living was noted in patients with knee OA, compared to hip OA (p›0.01).

Conclusions

The pain effects on ADLs measured by BPI speak in favour of significant pain effects on ADLs in half of patients. A multidisciplinary approach is needed when considering treatment for these types of patients.

References

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Presenting Author

Snezana Tomasevic Todorovic

Poster Authors

Snezana Tomasevic-Todorovic

PhD

Medical Faculty, University of Novi Sad, Medical Rehabilitation Clinic

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Topics

  • Assessment and Diagnosis

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