An Epidemiological Study: Assessment of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis and its management in general population of Karachi with joint pain

Authors

  • Aisal Khan Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Syed Muhammad Mustahsan Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Quratulain Eraj Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Hina Parvez Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Ayesha Anwar Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Munazza Ali Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Sameen Iqbal Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Urooj Fatima Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Aiman Warsi Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Tayyabah Moeen Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Sundas Dastagir Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Fateeha Tariq Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Rehan Shamim Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus
  • Hafiza Fatima Aziz Dow University of Health Sciences, Sindh Medical College Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29052/IJEHSR.v4.i4.2016.34-44

Keywords:

Knee Joint, Arthralgia, Osteoarthritis, Analgesics, Quality of life

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of symptomatic osteoarthritis in general population of Karachi presenting with joint pain. Introduction: People easily get tired due to heavy duty occupations to keep pace with the society. Arthralgia commonly called as “Joint pain” is one of the most frequently observed complain, especially in individuals aged 50 above. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) from 1st November 2013 to 25th November 2013. The data was collected from 316 patients presenting to the department of rheumatology and orthopedics with joint pain. A structured questionnaire was designed based on the clinical symptomatology of osteoarthritis. It was administered to the participants aged above 18 yrs. old. 17.7% of males and 82.3% of females participated in the study. Result: Out of 316 patients with joint pain, 71.2% (n=225) were diagnosed osteoarthritis on the basis of symptoms present with a high prevalence in females than males. The most common joints to be involved in osteoarthritis were found to be knee joint (90.2%) and hip joint (55.7%). The majority of the patients (n=109) had an X-ray of their joint and n=125 was getting analgesics as an effective therapy for osteoarthritis. Conclusion: The frequency of osteoarthritis is increasing in Karachi with globalization due to high level occupational stress along with recreational activity stress and other contributive factors. Female predominance as compare to that of man is quite alarming that needs to be controlled for maintaining future quality of life and providing ease for daily activities.

Downloads

Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Khan, A., Syed Muhammad Mustahsan, Eraj, Q., Parvez, H., Anwar, A., Ali, M., … Aziz, H. F. (2016). An Epidemiological Study: Assessment of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis and its management in general population of Karachi with joint pain. International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 4(4), 34–44. https://doi.org/10.29052/IJEHSR.v4.i4.2016.34-44

Most read articles by the same author(s)