QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE PATIENTSWITH HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS AND OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Abstract:
Hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative disorder of the joint, is a condition with a long-term evolution. Affected individuals, often older, are suffering from several chronic diseases. This study aimed at establishing the quality of life in the patients with hip osteoarthritis, who also had other chronic disorders and at establishing the prevalence of associated diseases. 144 patients hospitalized for hip osteoarthritis were included in the study. Demographic, clinical data and information on comorbidities were collected. 95.83% of the patients had at least one associated disease and almost 78% had two or more comorbidities. The most common categories were represented by cardiovascular disorders, other musculoskeletal diseases and osteoporosis. The morbidity count and the severity index of the diseases were statistically significantly correlated with the quality of life investigated with HAQ index. Comorbidities, pain and restrictions of occupational activities lead to the impairment of the quality of life.
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