AB1316-HPR COMORBIDITIES IMPACT ON PHYSICAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Background: Physical rehabilitation is proposed as a method of non-pharmacological treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) by the EULAR and OARSI recommendations. At the same time, presence of concomitant diseases could influence the condition of patients and the outcomes of the rehabilitation program. Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of comorbidities in OA patients and to appreciate their impact on outcomes of the physical rehabilitation program. Methods: A prospective control case study was conducted in the University Rehabilitation Center. The patients underwent clinical examination, VAS scale was used to assess level of pain, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) with 5 domains (Pain, Symptoms, ADL, Sport, QoL) for joint function assessment. These parameters were evaluated at the onset of the program (T0) and at the end of the 10th day (T1). Medical data records, general clinical exam and Charlson Comorbidities Index (CCI) assessed the comorbidities. Results: 48 patients with OA were included in the study, 37 patients of them were found with comorbidities. The most frequent associated diseases were: cardiovascular- 76.6%, obesity-59.9%, and endocrine - 12.9% cases. At T0, significantly lower levels in the group with comorbidities were identified on the domains Pain, Sport and QoL. The CCI in patients with comorbidities was 3.29 ± 0.14 points (82.1% for 1-year survival rate). At the T1 moment, we found an improvement in joint functionality in both groups. The mean value of the VAS score group of patients without comorbidities decreased from 48,18 mm to 21,36 mm (p Conclusion: Comorbidities are highly associated to knee osteoarthritis and prove to have a negative influence on the results of the physical rehabilitation program; therefore, we would recommend to apply individualized rehabilitation programs adapted to the associated conditions of each patient. Disclosure of Interests: None declared