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    • Rehabilitation Science
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Leprosy often leads to physical impairments and disabilities.
    • Musculoskeletal symptoms are common but their impact on functional capacity in leprosy patients requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of musculoskeletal symptoms in leprosy patients.
    • To correlate these symptoms with functional capacity for daily living and work activities.
    • To assess the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms, functional capacity, and the degree of physical disability.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 100 leprosy patients.
    • Data collection through questionnaires: personal/clinical data, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (QNSO), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.
    • Analysis of correlations between symptoms, functional capacity, and disability levels.

    Main Results:

    • 95% of respondents had physical impairments; 92% reported arm pain/paresthesia affecting function.
    • Musculoskeletal symptoms were significantly associated with difficulties in daily living and working activities (p<0.05).
    • Physical disabilities were not significantly associated with difficulties in daily living (p=0.29) or work activities (p=0.87).

    Conclusions:

    • Arm pain and paresthesia are key factors limiting functional capacity in leprosy patients.
    • While musculoskeletal symptoms significantly impact daily life and work, established physical disabilities may not be the primary barrier to these activities.