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Aktas Arslan FC, Demirguc A, Ulug N. Upper extremity functions and physical activity in chronic maintenance hemodialysis patients: A case-control study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35668. [PMID: 37832043 PMCID: PMC10578679 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Continuous hemodialysis (HD) treatment causes many complications in patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the upper extremity functional capacity, physical activity level, and physical functions of patients receiving continuous HD treatment. Fifty HD patients and fifty healthy subjects were included in the study. Hand grip strength with Dynamometer, range of motion of upper extremity with Digital Goniometer, functional level of the upper extremity with the Turkish version of the Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Problems Questionnaire (The DASH-T), physical activity levels with international physical activity questionnaire short form and physical functions with the human activity profile (HAP) were evaluated. The mean grip strength of the subjects in the control group was 23.3 ± 1.44 kg, while the mean grip strength of the HD patients with fistula was 15.75 ± 3.08 kg (P < .05). In all joint range of motion measurements; the values of HD patients were significantly lower than the control group (P < .05). The DASH symptom scores of the individuals in the HD group (mean 19.19 ± 1.41) were significantly higher than the control group (mean 5.75 ± 1.41) (P < .05). The number of individuals with low-level activity in the HD group (72%) was higher than the control group (34%) (P < .01). The maximum activity score score of the HAP (mean 68.7 ± 1.4) and the adjusted activity score of the HAP (mean 42.54 ± 3.02) were lower in the HD group (P < .0001). HD treatment adversely affects hand grip strength, the range of motion, upper extremity functions, physical activity, and physical function levels of the patients.
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- Fatma Cansu Aktas Arslan
- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Akyazi, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Sanko University, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Atilim University, Incek Gölbaşi, Ankara, Turkey
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Nassar MK, Tharwat S, Abdel-Gawad SM, Elrefaey R, Elsawi AA, Elsayed AM, Nagy E, Shabaka S, Shemies RS. Symptom burden, fatigue, sleep quality and perceived social support in hemodialysis patients with musculoskeletal discomfort: a single center experience from Egypt. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:788. [PMID: 37794377 PMCID: PMC10548648 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06910-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are commonly encountered in hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the causes linked to these disorders are still partially defined. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of MSDs and their relationship to a variety of clinico-social characteristics such as sleep quality, mood disorders, fatigue, and social support, in addition to the patients' clinical and therapeutic profile. METHOD The study included 94 patients on maintenance HD. Clinical and Sociodemographic data was gathered. To investigate the prevalence and trends of MSDs, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) was employed. Patients completed the modified Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and Perceived Social Support from Family Scales. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used to assess the determinants of MSDs. RESULTS The patients' mean age was 49.73 and 59.6% were males. Seventy-two percent of patients were afflicted by MSDs. Knee pain (48.9%), low back pain (43.6%), shoulder pain (41.6%), hip/thigh pain (35.1%), and neck pains (35.1%) were the most reported MSD domains. Pain (p = 0.001), fatigue (p = 0.01), depression (p = 0.015), and anxiety (p = 0.003) scores were substantially higher in patients with MSDs. Furthermore, patients with MSDs engaged in less physical activity (p = 0.02) and perceived less social support (p = 0.029). Patients with MSDs had lower subjective sleep quality, daytime dysfunction domains, and global PSQI scores (p = 0.02, 0.031, 0.036, respectively). Female gender (p = 0.013), fatigue (p = 0.012), depression (p = 0.014), anxiety (p = 0.004), lower activity (p = 0.029), and PSQI score (0.027), use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), antihypertensive drugs, calcium and Iron supplementation were all significantly associated with MSDs. At the multivariable regression model, administration of ESAs (p = 0.017) and pain score (p = 0.040) were the only independent variables associated with the outcome. CONCLUSION MSDs are quite common among HD patients. Female gender, pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, reduced activity, poor sleep quality, and use of ESAs are all significantly associated with MSDs in HD patients. Patients with MSD perceived less social support compared to the other group. Patients treated with antihypertensive drugs, calcium and iron supplements were more likely to suffer MSDs.
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- Mohammed Kamal Nassar
- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Rheumatology & Immunology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, El Gomhurria St, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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Hage S, Hage V, el-Khoury N, Azar H, Chelala D, Ziadé N. Musculoskeletal disorders in hemodialysis patients: different disease clustering according to age and dialysis vintage. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 39:533-539. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04786-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rehfuss JP, Berceli SA, Barbey SM, He Y, Kubilis PS, Beck AW, Huber TS, Scali ST. The spectrum of hand dysfunction after hemodialysis fistula placement. Kidney Int Rep 2017; 2:332-341. [PMID: 28845469 PMCID: PMC5568658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Contemporary dogma has classically attributed hand dysfunction following hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula (AVF) placement to regional ischemia. We hypothesize that hemodynamic perturbations alone do not entirely explain the postoperative changes in hand function and, furthermore, that various elements of hand function are differentially affected following surgery. Methods Bilateral wrist and digital pressures and upper extremity nerve conduction tests were recorded preoperatively and at 6 weeks and 6 months following upper extremity AVF construction in 46 patients. Concurrently, biomechanical tests were administered to evaluate multiple limb functional domains, including grip strength, dexterity, sensation, and perception of hand function. Results Mean participant age was 59 ± 14 years (75% male), and 48% were on hemodialysis at the time of access placement. Of the participants, 69% had a brachial-based AVF, and the remainder had radial-based accesses. Six weeks following AVF placement, a significant decrease in access-side digital pressures was observed, with only partial recovery at 6 months (P < 0.0001). Grip strength was significantly worse in the access-side limb (P = 0.0003), and the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire score substantially worsened postoperatively (P = 0.06). Digital sensation and limb dexterity did not differ between limb sides (P > 0.1) or change significantly over time (P > 0.1). Principal component analyses demonstrated that nerve conduction parameters tended to track the biomechanical parameters, yet both were relatively independent of the hemodynamic parameters. Discussion Our findings suggest that ischemia alone does not completely explain access-related hand dysfunction and that future study is needed to elucidate alternative mechanisms.
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- Jonathan P. Rehfuss
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Correspondence: Salvatore T. Scali, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Florida School of Medicine, P.O. Box 100128, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 1600 SW Archer Road, Suite NG-45, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA.Assistant Professor of SurgeryUniversity of Florida School of Medicine, P.O. Box 100128Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy1600 SW Archer Road, Suite NG-45GainesvilleFlorida 32610USA
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Bučar Pajek M, Čuk I, Pajek J. Vascular Access Effects on Motor Performance and Anthropometric Indices of Upper Extremities. Ther Apher Dial 2016; 20:295-301. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.12440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Faculty of Sport; University of Ljubljana; Ljubljana Slovenia
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- Department of Nephrology; University Medical Centre Ljubljana; Ljubljana Slovenia
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El-Najjar AR, Amar HA, El wahab Selim HA, El sherbiny EM, Ibrahem M, Fouad M. Musculoskeletal disorders in hemodialysis patients and its impact on physical function (Zagazig University Nephrology Unit, Egypt). EGYPTIAN RHEUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION 2014. [DOI: 10.4103/1110-161x.147356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Scali ST, Chang CK, Raghinaru D, Daniels MJ, Beck AW, Feezor RJ, Berceli SA, Huber TS. Prediction of graft patency and mortality after distal revascularization and interval ligation for hemodialysis access-related hand ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2012; 57:451-8. [PMID: 23244784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.08.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Revised: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 08/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The treatment goals of access-related hand ischemia (ARHI) are to reverse symptoms and salvage the access. Many procedures have been described, but the optimal treatment strategy remains unresolved. In an effort to guide clinical decision making, this study was undertaken to document our outcomes for distal revascularization and interval ligation (DRIL) and to identify predictors of bypass patency and patient mortality. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of all patients who underwent DRIL at the University of Florida from 2002 to 2011. Diagnosis of ARHI was based primarily upon clinical symptoms with noninvasive studies used to corroborate in equivocal cases. Patient demographics, procedure-outcome variables, and reinterventions were recorded. Bypass patency and mortality were estimated using cumulative incidence and Kaplan-Meier methodology, respectively. Cumulative incidence and Cox regression analysis were performed to determine predictors of bypass patency and mortality, respectively. RESULTS A total of 134 DRILs were performed in 126 patients (mean [standard deviation] age, 57 [12] years) following brachial artery-based access. The postoperative complication rate was 27% (19% wound), and 30-day mortality was 2%. The wrist-brachial index and digital brachial index increased 0.31 (0.25) and 0.25 (0.29), respectively. Symptoms resolved in 82% of patients, and 85% continued to use their access. Cumulative incidences (± standard error of the mean) of loss of primary and primary-assisted patency rates were 5% ± 2% and 4% ± 2% at 1 year and 22% ± 5% and 18% ± 5% at 5 years, respectively, with mean follow-up of 14.8 months. Univariate predictors of primary patency failure were DRIL complications (odds ratio [OR], 3.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2-8.9; P = .02), configuration other than brachiobasilic/brachiocephalic autogenous access (OR, 3.4; 95% CI, 1.4-8.3; P = .009), and two or more prior access attempts (OR, 4.1; 95% CI, 1.6-10.4; P = .004). Brachiocephalic access configuration (OR, 0.2; 95% CI, 0.04-0.8; P = .02) and autogenous vein conduit (OR, 0.2; 95% CI, 0.06-0.58; P = .004) were predictors of improved bypass patency. All-cause mortality was 28% and 79% at 1 and 5 years, respectively. Multivariable predictors of mortality were age >40 (hazard ratio [HR], 8.3; 95% CI, 2.5-33.3; P = .0004), grade 3 ischemia (HR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1.5-4.6; P = .0008), complication from DRIL (HR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.3-4.5; P = .004), and smoking history (HR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.3-4; P = .007). Patients with no prior access attempts had lower predicted mortality (HR, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.3-0.9; P = .02). CONCLUSIONS The DRIL procedure effectively improves distal perfusion and reverses the symptoms of ARHI while salvaging the access, but the long-term survival of these patients is poor. Given the poor survival, preoperative risk stratification is critical. Patients at high risk for DRIL failure and mortality may be best served with alternate remedial procedures.
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- Salvatore T Scali
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610-0128, USA.
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Capitanini A, Galligani C, Lange S, Cupisti A. Upper limb disability in hemodialysis patients: evaluation of contributing factors aside from amyloidosis. Ther Apher Dial 2012; 16:242-7. [PMID: 22607567 DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-9987.2011.01056.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This cross-sectional case-control study evaluated upper limb muscle strength and shoulder mobility in hemodialysis (HD) patients with arteriovenous fistula or graft. Twenty-five adult patients on thrice-a-week HD treatment for 6 months at least, were selected for the study. In all the patients and control subjects, handgrip tests and tests of range of motion in the upper extremities were evaluated by physiotherapy tests. Patients on HD showed lower muscle strength than age and sex matched subjects without severe chronic kidney disease (right: 30.1 ± 11.6 vs 40.5 ± 15.1 kg, P < 0.001; left 29.1 ± 12.9 vs 40.7 ± 11.1 kg, P < 0.01), and a reduced range of shoulder mobility. The presence of fistula or graft was associated with a greater limitation of both active (74.0 ± 18.3 vs 85.2 ± 8.8 °, P < 0.01) and passive (82.2 ± 9.9 vs 87.2 ± 6.6 °, P < 0.05) extra-rotation than the contralateral limb, with a higher prevalence of impingement (72 vs 36%, P < 0.05). Muscle strength was related to albumin and inversely to age; whereas β(2) -microglobulin and CRP serum levels were associated with impairment of passive and active extra-rotation of the shoulder that was free from the fistula or graft. In summary, patients on HD have a reduced range of shoulder mobility and marked reduction of muscle strength. The abnormalities are more prevalent in upper limbs with fistula or grafts. The arteriovenous fistula or graft may worsen the disability of the patient's upper limbs presumably due to the obligate position required during the HD sessions. Proper pre- and post-dialysis exercise programs should be implemented to maintain mobility and strength of the upper limbs.
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