The Relationship Between Osteoarthritis Stage and Pain, Functional Level and Quality of Life in Individuals with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

Nazli Busra Cıgercıoglu; Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel

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The Relationship Between Osteoarthritis Stage and Pain, Functional Level and Quality of Life in Individuals with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

Authors:

Nazli Busra Cıgercıoglu | Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel

Publisher:

Hacettepe University

Main Topics:

Physiotherapy

Journal:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.33-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340130

pISSN:

3023-5073

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Abstract:

 Purpose: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis PFOA is a degenerative joint disease characterized by clinical symptoms starting in the patellofemoral joint and loss of function in the lower limb. However, limited information is available regarding the stage of PFOA and pain, functional level and quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between PFOA stage and pain, functional level and quality of life. Method: A total of 20 patients diagnosed with PFOA median age 55.24.92 years, median BMI26.993.09 kgm2 were included in the study. Visual analog scale was used assess pain severity. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score KOOS questionnaire was used to determine the functional level and The Short Form 12 SF-12 questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life. Results: A strong positive correlation was found between OA stage and pain r  0.922, p  0.001. A strong negative correlation was found between OA stage and the functional level total KOOS score r  -0.685, p  0.001. Additionally, a moderate negative correlation was identified between OA stage and SF-12 physical function r  -0.556, p  0.011. Discussion: This study showed that pain, functional level and quality of life were associated with OA stage in PFOA. As the OA stage progressed, pain intensity increased, functional level and quality of life deteriorated.

 Purpose: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis PFOA is a degenerative joint disease characterized by clinical symptoms starting in the patellofemoral joint and loss of function in the lower limb. However, limited information is available regarding the stage of PFOA and pain, functional level and quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between PFOA stage and pain, functional level and quality of life. Method: A total of 20 patients diagnosed with PFOA median age 55.24.92 years, median BMI26.993.09 kgm2 were included in the study. Visual analog scale was used assess pain severity. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score KOOS questionnaire was used to determine the functional level and The Short Form 12 SF-12 questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life. Results: A strong positive correlation was found between OA stage and pain r  0.922, p  0.001. A strong negative correlation was found between OA stage and the functional level total KOOS score r  -0.685, p  0.001. Additionally, a moderate negative correlation was identified between OA stage and SF-12 physical function r  -0.556, p  0.011. Discussion: This study showed that pain, functional level and quality of life were associated with OA stage in PFOA. As the OA stage progressed, pain intensity increased, functional level and quality of life deteriorated.

 Purpose: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis PFOA is a degenerative joint disease characterized by clinical symptoms starting in the patellofemoral joint and loss of function in the lower limb. However, limited information is available regarding the stage of PFOA and pain, functional level and quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between PFOA stage and pain, functional level and quality of life. Method: A total of 20 patients diagnosed with PFOA median age 55.24.92 years, median BMI26.993.09 kgm2 were included in the study. Visual analog scale was used assess pain severity. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score KOOS questionnaire was used to determine the functional level and The Short Form 12 SF-12 questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life. Results: A strong positive correlation was found between OA stage and pain r  0.922, p  0.001. A strong negative correlation was found between OA stage and the functional level total KOOS score r  -0.685, p  0.001. Additionally, a moderate negative correlation was identified between OA stage and SF-12 physical function r  -0.556, p  0.011. Discussion: This study showed that pain, functional level and quality of life were associated with OA stage in PFOA. As the OA stage progressed, pain intensity increased, functional level and quality of life deteriorated.

 Amaç: Patellofemoral osteoartrit PFOA, patellofemoral eklemde başlayan klinik semptomlarla ve alt ekstremitede fonksiyon kaybıyla karakterize olan dejeneratif bir eklem hastalığıdır. Ancak, PFOA evresi ile ağrı, fonksiyonel seviye ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişki hakkında sınırlı bilgi mevcuttur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, PFOA evresi ile ağrı, fonksiyonel seviye ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Yöntem: Çalışmaya PFOA tanısı almış toplam 20 hasta dahil edilmiştir ortalama yaş 55.24.92 yıl, ortalama VKİ26.993.09 kgm². Ağrı şiddetini değerlendirmek için Visual Analog Skalası VAS kullanılmıştır. Fonksiyonel düzey için Diz Yaralanmaları ve Osteoartrit Sonuç Ölçeği KOOS anketi, yaşam kalitesini değerlendirmek için ise Kısa Form 12 SF-12 anketi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar: OA evresi ile ağrı arasında güçlü pozitif bir ilişki bulunmuştur r  0.922, p  0.001. OA evresi ile fonksiyonel düzey toplam KOOS puanı arasında güçlü negatif bir ilişki bulunmuştur r  -0.685, p  0.001. Ayrıca, OA evresi ile SF-12 fiziksel işlev arasında orta düzeyde negatif bir ilişki saptanmıştır r  -0.556, p  0.011. Tartışma: Bu çalışma, PFOAda ağrı, fonksiyonel düzey ve yaşam kalitesinin OA evresi ile ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. OA evresi ilerledikçe ağrı şiddeti artmış, fonksiyonel düzey ve yaşam kalitesi kötüleşmiştir.

Article Details

The Relationship Between Osteoarthritis Stage and Pain, Functional Level and Quality of Life in Individuals with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

Authors:

Nazli Busra Cıgercıoglu | Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel

Publisher:

Hacettepe University

Main Topics:

Physiotherapy

Journal:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.33-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340130

pISSN:

3023-5073

osteoarthritis

pain

function

quality of lifeosteoartrit

ağrı

fonksiyon

yaşam kalitesi

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Article Details

Authors: Nazli Busra Cıgercıoglu | Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel

Publisher: Hacettepe University

Main Topics: Physiotherapy

Journal: Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.33-38

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340130

pISSN: 3023-5073

Issues

Authors:

Nazli Busra Cıgercıoglu | Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel

Publisher:

Hacettepe University

Main Topics:

Physiotherapy

Journal:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.33-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340130

pISSN:

3023-5073