Cervical Spine Pain and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Odzimek Martyna, Lipiński Hubert, Błaszczyk Małgorzata, Strózik Patrycja, Zegarek Julia, Dubiński Piotr, Michalska Agata, Klusek Justyna, Żak Marek, Brola Waldemar
Primary Institution: The Jan Kochanowski University
Hypothesis
Cervical spine pain occurs more often in people with multiple sclerosis.
Conclusion
Cervical spine pain is more common among people with multiple sclerosis and often goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Supporting Evidence
- 67.5% of patients with multiple sclerosis reported cervical spine pain.
- Women reported higher levels of cervical spine pain than men.
- The average pain score on the VAS was higher in the study group compared to the control group.
- Quality of life scores were significantly lower in patients with multiple sclerosis experiencing neck pain.
Takeaway
People with multiple sclerosis often have neck pain, which makes their lives harder. This study looked at how that pain affects their daily life compared to healthy people.
Methodology
Participants were assessed for cervical spine pain using various scales and their quality of life was measured with the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire.
Potential Biases
The unequal distribution of participants in the study and control groups may affect the results.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and did not account for genetic, socioeconomic, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were women (71.3%), aged 20-50 years, with a significant portion living in small towns.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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