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- Title
Long-term Trajectories of Low Back Pain in Older Men: A Prospective Cohort Study With 10-Year Analysis of the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study.
- Authors
McNaughton, David T; Roseen, Eric J; Patel, Sheena; Downie, Aron; Øverås, Cecilie K; Nim, Casper; Harsted, Steen; Jenkins, Hazel; Young, James J; Hartvigsen, Jan; Wong, Jessica J; Stone, Katie L; Ensrud, Kristine E; Lee, Soomi; Cawthon, Peggy M; Fink, Howard A
- Abstract
Although low back pain (LBP) may persist or recur over time, few studies have evaluated the individual course of LBP over a long-term period, particularly among older adults. Based on data from the longitudinal Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study, we aimed to identify and describe different LBP trajectories in older men and characterize members in each trajectory group. A total of 5 976 community-dwelling men (mean age = 74.2) enrolled at 6 U.S. sites were analyzed. Participants self-reported LBP (yes/no) every 4 months for a maximum of 10 years. Latent class growth modeling was performed to identify unique LBP trajectory groups that explained variation in the LBP data. The association of baseline characteristics with trajectory group membership was assessed using univariable and multivariable multinominal logistic regression. A 5-class solution was chosen; no/rare LBP (n = 2 442/40.9%), low frequency-stable LBP (n = 1 040/17.4%), low frequency-increasing LBP (n = 719/12%), moderate frequency-decreasing LBP (n = 745/12.5%), and high frequency-stable LBP (n = 1 030/17.2%). History of falls (OR = 1.52), history of LBP (OR = 6.37), higher physical impairment (OR = 1.51–2.85), and worse psychological function (OR = 1.41–1.62) at baseline were all associated with worse LBP trajectory groups in this sample of older men. These findings present an opportunity for targeted interventions and/or management to older men with worse or increasing LBP trajectories and associated modifiable risk factors to reduce the impact of LBP and improve quality of life.
- Subjects
LUMBAR pain; OLDER men; OLDER people; BONE fractures; QUALITY of life
- Publication
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences, 2024, Vol 79, Issue 9, p1
- ISSN
1079-5006
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/glae175