Prevalence Of Shoulder Pain And Disability Among Diabetis Mellitus: -A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Hyperglycaemia, the hallmark of diabetes mellitus, causes severe end-organ damage, including musculoskeletal problems. It affects 11% to 30% of diabetics, due to abnormalities in collagen it results in stiff joints. It has a substantial impact on quality of life and necessitates comprehensive care. The objective of this study was to find out how common shoulder pain and disability are in people with diabetes mellitus. A cross-sectional study with 125 diabetic patients older than 18 was carried out at Santosh Hospital in Ghaziabad. Based on the inclusion criteria, participants were chosen and data on musculoskeletal problems were gathered using SPADI. Hand trauma, diseases of central or peripheral nervous systems, end-stage renal disease, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disorders are the exclusion criteria.

The study discovered a strong correlation between diabetic patients' pain and disability. The relationship was validated by a chi-square test (χ2 = 146.112, p < 0.001), which showed a significant difference in the mean scores for pain and disability. The study also showed that pain and SPADI scores varied by gender, the older diabetic patients report more severe musculoskeletal symptoms. Gender had no bearing on disability scores; however, affected side-specific differences were noted in pain, disability, and SPADI scores.

These findings demonstrate how crucial it is to create interventions that are specific to the patient's gender, age, and side of the affected area in order to improve the prognosis of shoulder pain and disability in individuals with diabetes. Adequate management techniques are necessary to effectively handle these musculoskeletal issues.