Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction In Patients Treated At Tertiary Care Hospital – A Retrospective Study

Dr. Kanchan Joshi; Dr. Anushka  Loharkar; Dr. Deepak B.  Anap

doi:10.46858/vimshsj.110301

Authors

Dr. Kanchan Joshi DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, Ahilyanagar-414111, Maharashtra
Dr. Anushka Loharkar
Dr. Deepak B. Anap

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.110301

Keywords:

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Low back pain, Lower Limb Fractures, Trends of patients

Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are ubiquitous around the world, and in India, they are the leading cause of long-term pain and disability, impacting millions of individuals. MSD prevalence among adults ranged from 6.92% to 76.8%. The main consequences of MSD are typically long-term pain, physical disability, loss of independence, reduced social interaction, and a decline in quality of life. Due to the increasing prevalence of musculoskeletal illnesses, a trend analysis was conducted to forecast future resource utilisation in the physiotherapy setting. Methodology: It was a Retrospective observational study conducted from Jan to June 2024 at tertiary care Hospital, Ahmednagar, India. Data of total 1070 patients who were suffering from various MSDs were taken and percentage of each condition was analysed accordingly in the study. Results: The present study was carried out to reflect the trends of patients with various musculoskeletal disorders underwent through physiotherapy treatment at tertiary care hospital. Results of study showed that, under non traumatic condition Low back pain (24%) was found to most common musculoskeletal disorder in rural setup while ACL or MCL Injury (29%) was most common under the traumatic conditions. Conclusion: The present study concluded that, musculoskeletal disorders are more prevalent in rural population with the highest trend of Low back pain and Lower limb fractures in non-traumatic and traumatic conditions respectively.

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