Pattern of Musculoskeletal Disorder among Geriatric People Residing Old Home

Abstract

Population ageing is a worldwide phenomenon that has recently challenged public healthcare systems. The knowledge of the burden of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in elders is still limited, particularly in the developing world. The purpose of this study was to assess pattern of musculoskeletal disorder among geriatric people residing old home. This was cross sectional study conducted among 100 people aged 60years and above residing Agargaon old home for a period of four months. Data were collected by pre tested structured questionnaires and in face to face interview. History of the study subjects as well as medical file was considered for diagnosis. Physical examination by final year physiotherapy students was done. Mean age of the respondents was 66.88±7.50years. Male and female distribution was almost equal. Almost 95% of the respondents suffered from musculoskeletal pain. Lower back pain, knee pain, shoulder+elbow+wrist+knee pain, hip pain and neck pain were common. Almost 36% of the respondents suffered from joint limitation. Knee joint limitation was common. Almost 84% of the respondents suffered from muscle weakness. About 95% of the respondents had no postural deformity. Seventy eight percent of the respondents faced difficulties in activities in daily living and walking was common. Knee osteoarthritis was common (60%) followed by osteoporosis (20%) and lumbar spondylosis (13%). No statistical significant association was found between gender and musculoskeletal pain (p=0.538>0.05). It is concluded that prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder among geriatric people is high.