Gillian Yeowell1, Richard A Samarji2, Michael J Callaghan3. 1. Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: g.yeowell@mmu.ac.uk. 2. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: Richard.Samarji@mft.nhs.uk. 3. Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, UK. Electronic address: Michael.Callaghan@mmu.ac.uk.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the ankle joint is associated with life-long joint pain and disability if not appropriately managed. There is a dearth of research concerning ankle OA and the impact on those living with the condition. AIM: To explore the experiences of people living with painful OA ankle and their views about the non-surgical management of this condition. DESIGN: Qualitative design, using semi-structured interviews. PARTICIPANTS: Nine participants, recruited from an orthopaedic clinic at a UK hospital and the general population. All had a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of OA ankle. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify emerging themes. Ethical approval was obtained. RESULTS: Nine semi-structured interviews were undertaken. Eight participants were male, median age=55 years (IQR=42.5-64.5). Mechanism of onset was due to trauma (falls, repeated inversion injuries or road traffic collisions) (n=7), or the effects of haemophilia (n=2). The median duration of symptoms was 2 years (IQR=1.5-10). Data saturation was achieved. Four themes were identified: CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to explore the experiences of people with symptomatic OA ankle. Our findings suggest that those with OA ankle suffer with severe pain, which has a substantial negative impact on a person's physical and mental wellbeing. The findings of this study may be used to inform future research.
OBJECTIVES:Osteoarthritis (OA) of the ankle joint is associated with life-long joint pain and disability if not appropriately managed. There is a dearth of research concerning ankle OA and the impact on those living with the condition. AIM: To explore the experiences of people living with painful OA ankle and their views about the non-surgical management of this condition. DESIGN: Qualitative design, using semi-structured interviews. PARTICIPANTS: Nine participants, recruited from an orthopaedic clinic at a UK hospital and the general population. All had a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of OA ankle. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify emerging themes. Ethical approval was obtained. RESULTS: Nine semi-structured interviews were undertaken. Eight participants were male, median age=55 years (IQR=42.5-64.5). Mechanism of onset was due to trauma (falls, repeated inversion injuries or road traffic collisions) (n=7), or the effects of haemophilia (n=2). The median duration of symptoms was 2 years (IQR=1.5-10). Data saturation was achieved. Four themes were identified: CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to explore the experiences of people with symptomatic OA ankle. Our findings suggest that those with OA ankle suffer with severe pain, which has a substantial negative impact on a person's physical and mental wellbeing. The findings of this study may be used to inform future research.
Authors: Oana Viola Badulescu; Paul Dan Sirbu; Carmen Ungureanu; Alin Pȋnzariu; Elena Cojocaru; Nina Filip; Iris Bararu-Bojan; Maria Vladeanu; Manuela Ciocoiu Journal: Exp Ther Med Date: 2021-07-14 Impact factor: 2.447