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Upper extremities function in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment
Bilge B Calik1, Nesrin Yagci, Ugur Cavlak
1School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.
Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
|January 24, 2012
Summary
Hemodialysis patients experience significant upper limb functional decline compared to healthy individuals. This impacts daily activities, highlighting a need for targeted interventions in chronic renal failure management.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Physical Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Health
Background:
- Chronic renal failure (CRF) necessitates hemodialysis, a treatment impacting patient well-being.
- Upper extremity function is crucial for daily living and independence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the functional ability of upper extremities.
- To compare functional status between hemodialysis patients and healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 100 hemodialysis patients and 40 healthy controls.
- Assessment of range of motion, muscle strength, sensation, grip strength, and upper limb function (DASH-T).
- Patients were stratified into four groups based on hemodialysis duration.
Main Results:
- Hemodialysis patients exhibited significantly greater functional limitations than controls.
- The group undergoing 4.1-8 years of hemodialysis showed the most impaired upper limb function (DASH-T score 2.70±1.77).
- Control group demonstrated the highest functional independence (DASH-T score 0.72±0.86).
Conclusions:
- Functional and musculoskeletal problems are prevalent in hemodialysis patients.
- These issues significantly reduce upper limb functional ability.
- The findings underscore the need for interventions to mitigate functional decline in CRF patients.
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