Common Upper Extremity Disorders and Function Affect Upper Extremity-Related Quality of Life: A Community-Based Sample from Rural Areas.
10.3349/ymj.2018.59.5.669
- Author:
Dong Kyu MOON
1
;
Young Jin PARK
;
Sang Youn SONG
;
Mi Ji KIM
;
Jin Sung PARK
;
Dae Cheol NAM
;
Dong Hee KIM
;
Jae Boem NA
;
Sang Il LEE
;
Sun Chul HWANG
;
Ki Soo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea. hscspine@hanmail.net parkks@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Upper extremities;
musculoskeletal disorders;
function;
quality of life
- MeSH:
Arm;
Hand;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Osteoarthritis;
Outcome Assessment (Health Care);
Physical Examination;
Prevalence;
Quality of Life*;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder;
Tears;
Upper Extremity*
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2018;59(5):669-676
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (UEMDs), such as rotator cuff tear, epicondylitis, and hand osteoarthritis, have a negative impact on quality of life (QOL). In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of rotator cuff tear, lateral and medial epicondylitis, and hand osteoarthritis in the dominant side and the impact of these UEMDs on the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) outcome measure, which assesses upper extremity-related QOL. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2013–2015, 987 participants from rural areas completed a questionnaire and underwent physical examinations, laboratory tests, simple radiographic evaluations of bilateral upper extremities, and magnetic resonance imaging studies of bilateral shoulders. Based on data from these participants, researchers evaluated DASH and performed a functional assessment of each region of the dominant side and related UEMDs. RESULTS: The prevalences of epicondylitis, rotator cuff tear, and hand osteoarthritis were 33.7%, 53.4%, and 44.6%, respectively. Univariate regression analysis results revealed that epicondylitis, epicondylitis+rotator cuff tear, epicondylitis+hand osteoarthritis, and epicondylitis+rotator cuff tear+hand osteoarthritis were significantly associated with DASH score. Multiple regression analysis, including DASH, UEMD, and regional functional assessments, showed that only epicondylitis and epicondylitis+rotator cuff tear were associated with DASH score. CONCLUSION: Epicondylitis significantly affected QOL, while other UEMDs, such as hand osteoarthritis and rotator cuff tear, had no significant impact. When a patient's QOL is affected by a UEMD, there is an increased possibility of the simultaneous presence of other UEMDs.
