Chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders in Sri Lanka

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Research Article

Ishanka Weerasekara¹  Claire E. Hiller² 

[1] Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka;Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia;

关键词: Ankle sprain;    Prevalence;    Musculo-skeletal disorders;    Chronic injuries;    Ankle disabilities;    Chronic sprains;    Ankle injuries;    Epidemiology;    Rehabilitation;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12891-017-1580-7

 received in 2016-12-13, accepted in 2017-05-15,  发布年份 2017

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMusculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities are commonly affected by chronicity and disability. One of the most commonly affected areas is the ankle. Epidemiological information is limited for chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders in the general community, particularly in the developing world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and impact of chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders in the Sri Lankan community.MethodsA cross-sectional stratified random sample of people (n = 1000) aged 18 to 85 years in Sri Lanka was undertaken by questionnaire in the general community setting. Of those questionnaires, 827 participants provided data.Point prevalence for no history of ankle injury or ankle disorders, history of ankle injuries without chronic ankle disorders, and chronic ankle disorders were obtained. Point prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders and causes for chronicity was evaluated.ResultsThere were 448 (54.2%) participants with no ankle disorders, 164 (19.8%) with a history of ankle injury but no chronic disorders, and 215 (26.0%) with chronic ankle disorders.The major component of chronic ankle disorders was musculoskeletal disorders (n = 113, 13.7% of the total sample), most of which were due to ankle injury (n = 80, 9.7% of the total). Sprains were responsible for 17.7% of the total ankle injuries. Arthritis was the other main cause for chronicity of ankle disorders with 4% of total participants (n = 33).ConclusionsAlmost 14% of the Sri Lankan community was affected by chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders. The majority were due to a previous ankle injury, and arthritis. Most people had to limit or change their physical activity because of the chronic ankle disorder. A very low utility of physiotherapy services was observed.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s). 2017