Common musculoskeletal disorders among the diabetic patients attended at birdem general hospital in Dhaka

Abstract

Purpose: Diabetes mellitus is associated with a varity of musculoskeletal problem. In Bangladesh many diabetic mellitus patients are suffering with different musculoskeletal complications. This study represents the common musculoskeletal disorder among the diabetic patients. Objectives: To discover the common musculoskeletal complain demonstrated by the diabetic patients; and to determine the socio demographic characteristics of the study population. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted. One hundred subjects were selected by using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from the participants through face to face interview. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. Results: The study results show that more than half of the participants 65% were male and 35% were female. The study also reveals that (n=100) 76% diabetic patient were suffering from musculoskeletal pain and 24% diabetic patient were free from musculoskeletal pain. According to the regional complain the study results demonstrate that, 9% had neck pain, 28% low back pain, 8% shoulder pain, 4% elbow pain, 7% Participants were wrist pain, 8% finger pain, 12% knee pain. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorder among the diabetic patient lead to pain, discomfort and disability. Moreover, the quality of life of the patient also alter for such consequence. The multidisciplinary team approach should be implemented in order to enhance quality of care of the diabetic patient to resolve the musculoskeletal disorder.