Joint Degenerative Disorder Epidemiology in Military Patients by MRI and Comparison with Civilian Patients

Skeletal-muscle problems are considered as a major cause of disability in developed countries. The articular surface Damages and in the higher levels of disease, subchondral bone injuries, indicate degenerative joint disease progression. Military forces, as a non-communicable disease imposing an extra burden on the health system of armed forces, is paid attention more than before. This study is aimed to investigate the findings of the correlation of demographic and anthropometric images in military patients suffering from pain and to compare the results with civilain patients.76 patients referred to Imam Reza Hospital were selected after filling out the personal information and consent forms. Painful Joint pain levels were measured by the numerical scale of Osteoarthritis Index WOMAC (with scoring from 0 = no pain to 10 = maximum pain) by the patient is recorded. MRI images of knee were performed using a circular knee coil by a 1.5 Tesla imaging device, Siemens product. The results were analyzed by SPSS software.The incidence of Talus type I, II, IIA, IIIAVN is rather in military personnel than civilian. The parameters of March fracture (p =0.012) and Calcaneus stress fx (p=0/028) had a more statistical significant difference in Military personnel than civilians (p<0.012). All other parameters are also more in the military than civilians, although the differences were not significant.In recent sturdy, it was specified that the people with military jobs are more susceptible to the joint damages compared to civilians. It seems that it is necessary to use MRI techniques for early diagnosis and the initiation of preventive and therapeutic measures