Assessment of Pain and Functional Disability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Indranil  Dey; Satotsna  Patra; Samir  Golder; Pritiranjan  Patra

Authors

Indranil Dey Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Satotsna Patra Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Hi-tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Samir Golder Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Institue of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital-II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Pritiranjan Patra Orthopedic Specialist, DHH, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India

Keywords:

Knee osteoarthritis, pain, functional disability, quality of life, WOMAC, SF-36, VAS

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations, significantly affecting quality of life. Knee OA, the most prevalent form, impacts multiple joint structures, causing progressive disability. Understanding the relationship between pain, functional impairment, and quality of life is crucial for effective management.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hi-tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar (2020–2022) with 800 participants aged 50–65 years diagnosed with unilateral knee OA. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), functional disability with the WOMAC index, and quality of life using the SF-36 survey. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, with Pearson correlation applied to assess associations between pain, functional disability, and quality of life (p < 0.05).

Results: Among 800 knee osteoarthritis patients (70% females, mean age 56.82 ± 4.75 years), the mean pain intensity (VAS) was 5.42 ± 1.09, and the total WOMAC score was 56.89 ± 8.47. Pain and functional disability showed a significant correlation (r = 0.285, p = 0.01), and higher disability was associated with lower quality of life (PCS: r = 0.595, MCS: r = 0.415, p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Greater pain and functional disability significantly reduce the quality of life in knee OA patients. Effective pain and disability management strategies are essential for improving patient well-being.

Author Biographies

Satotsna Patra, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Hi-tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Samir Golder, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Institue of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital-II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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