Abstract:
Purpose: Diabetes mellitus is associated with a varity of musculoskeletal problem. In
Bangladesh many diabetic mellitus patients are suffering with different
musculoskeletal complications. This study represents the common musculoskeletal
disorder among the diabetic patients. Objectives: To discover the common
musculoskeletal complain demonstrated by the diabetic patients; and to determine the
socio demographic characteristics of the study population. Methodology: A cross
sectional study was conducted. One hundred subjects were selected by using
convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from the participants through
face to face interview. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. Results: The
study results show that more than half of the participants 65% were male and 35%
were female. The study also reveals that (n=100) 76% diabetic patient were suffering
from musculoskeletal pain and 24% diabetic patient were free from musculoskeletal
pain. According to the regional complain the study results demonstrate that, 9% had
neck pain, 28% low back pain, 8% shoulder pain, 4% elbow pain, 7% Participants
were wrist pain, 8% finger pain, 12% knee pain. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal
disorder among the diabetic patient lead to pain, discomfort and disability. Moreover,
the quality of life of the patient also alter for such consequence. The multidisciplinary
team approach should be implemented in order to enhance quality of care of the
diabetic patient to resolve the musculoskeletal disorder.
