Lynn M Marshall1, Stephanie Litwack-Harrison2, Una E Makris3,4, Deborah M Kado5,6, Peggy M Cawthon2, Richard A Deyo7, Nels L Carlson1, Michael C Nevitt8. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland. 2. California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, VA North Texas Health Care System. 4. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. 5. Department of Family Medicine and Public Health. 6. Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, San Diego. 7. Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland. 8. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain is associated with increased fall risk among older men. However, the association of back pain, the most prevalent type of pain in this population, and fall risk is unknown. METHODS: We conducted a prospective investigation among 5,568 community-dwelling U.S. men at least 65 years of age from the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study (MrOS). Baseline questionnaires inquired about back pain and its location (such as low back), severity, and frequency in the past year. During 1 year of follow-up, falls were summed from self-reports obtained every 4 months. Outcomes were recurrent falls (≥2 falls) and any fall (≥1 fall). Associations of back pain and fall risk were estimated with risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from multivariable log-binomial regression models adjusted for age, dizziness, arthritis, knee pain, urinary symptoms, self-rated health, central nervous system medication use, and instrumental activities of daily living. RESULTS: Most (67%) reported any back pain in the past year. During follow-up, 11% had recurrent falls and 25% fell at least once. Compared with no back pain, any back pain was associated with elevated recurrent fall risk (multivariable RR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.5). Multivariable RRs for 1, 2, and 3+ back pain locations were, respectively, 1.2 (95% CI: 1.0, 1.5), 1.4 (1.1, 1.8), and 1.7 (95% CI: 1.3, 2.2). RRs were also elevated for back pain severity and frequency. Back pain was also associated with risk of any fall. CONCLUSIONS: Among older men, back pain is independently associated with increased fall risk.
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain is associated with increased fall risk among older men. However, the association of back pain, the most prevalent type of pain in this population, and fall risk is unknown. METHODS: We conducted a prospective investigation among 5,568 community-dwelling U.S. men at least 65 years of age from the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study (MrOS). Baseline questionnaires inquired about back pain and its location (such as low back), severity, and frequency in the past year. During 1 year of follow-up, falls were summed from self-reports obtained every 4 months. Outcomes were recurrent falls (≥2 falls) and any fall (≥1 fall). Associations of back pain and fall risk were estimated with risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from multivariable log-binomial regression models adjusted for age, dizziness, arthritis, knee pain, urinary symptoms, self-rated health, central nervous system medication use, and instrumental activities of daily living. RESULTS: Most (67%) reported any back pain in the past year. During follow-up, 11% had recurrent falls and 25% fell at least once. Compared with no back pain, any back pain was associated with elevated recurrent fall risk (multivariable RR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.5). Multivariable RRs for 1, 2, and 3+ back pain locations were, respectively, 1.2 (95% CI: 1.0, 1.5), 1.4 (1.1, 1.8), and 1.7 (95% CI: 1.3, 2.2). RRs were also elevated for back pain severity and frequency. Back pain was also associated with risk of any fall. CONCLUSIONS: Among older men, back pain is independently associated with increased fall risk.
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