Major contributors to musculoskeletal pain among children receiving hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children who are undergoing hemodialysis are vulnerable to musculoskeletal (MSK) abnormalities. These conditions can potentially lead to functional impairments and diminished health-related quality of life. Hence, this study was to explore the prevalence of MSK pain in children receiving hemodialysis and the factors associated with this MSK pain.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on a group of children undergoing hemodialysis at the nephrology unit, Mansoura University Children's Hospital, from December 2022 to January 2024. Patient demographics, clinical data, musculoskeletal findings, physical function, quality of life assessment parameters, laboratory data, and Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) results were collected. All patients were clas

SUBMITTER: Mosa DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727712 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature