Prevalence of disability in low back pain: A hospital-based study

Dr Kaustav Basu Thakur; Prof N Romi Singh; Dr Y Jotin Singh; Dr Utpalendu Debnath; Dr L Ranjan Singh

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

Prevalence of disability in low back pain: A hospital-based study

Dr Kaustav Basu Thakur, Prof N Romi Singh, Dr Y Jotin Singh, Dr Utpalendu Debnath, Dr L Ranjan Singh

Abstract :

Low back pain affects up to 80% of the population at some time during their active life. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is the most commonly used outcome measure used in low back pain. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of disability among chronic low back pain patients. A cross sectional study was conducted on 104 patients with low back pain admitted in PMR department, RIMS. Demographic data were collected. Disability was calculated from the ODI questionnaire. A total of 104 patients were recruited. Male constituted 44.2% (46) and female 55.8% (58). Among the occupations, housewives were more affected 39.4% (41). Age group in the range of 45-54 year were most affected with maximum number of patients having PIVD at L4-5 level. 44 (42.3%) patients had ODI score of moderate disability. Minimal disability was found in 5 (4.8%) patient and 8(7.7%) patients had ODI score of 81-100 (bed ridden). Prevalence of disability was found to be 95%. Low back pain is an extremely common musculoskeletal condition that contributes to impairment and disability. Maximum number of patients had moderate disability on ODI and can be used for quantifying disability in person with low back pain.