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Peripheral arthritis in the elderly: a hospital study.

M L Jenkinson1, M R Bliss, A T Brain

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Hackney Hospital, London, UK.

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Peripheral arthritis is common in older adults, often impairing function and independence. Many patients don't report joint issues, highlighting a need for increased medical awareness to prevent disability.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Peripheral arthritis is prevalent in the elderly.
  • Arthritic conditions can lead to functional decline and dependency.
  • Patient recognition of joint problems impacting independence is variable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and impact of peripheral arthritis in geriatric patients.
  • To correlate arthritis severity with functional independence.
  • To evaluate patient awareness of joint problems affecting their independence.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective examination of 100 consecutive geriatric admissions.
  • Use of recognized criteria for diagnosing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pyrophosphate arthropathy, gout, and shoulder disorders.

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  • Correlation of arthritis presence and severity with functional independence and patient-reported impact.

    • Main Results:

    • 76% of patients exhibited clinical peripheral arthritis.
    • 48 patients had arthritis contributing to functional loss.
    • 19 of those with functional loss did not volunteer information about their joint disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Arthritis is common in the elderly, causing disability and dependency.
    • Increased medical awareness is needed to address underreported joint issues.
    • Further community-based studies are required to confirm these findings.