Is there an association between diabetes and neck and back pain? A systematic review with meta-analyses

Daniel Pozzobon, Paulo H Ferreira, Amabile B Dario, Lisandra Almeida, Giovana Vesentini, Alison R Harmer and Manuela L Ferreira

PLOS ONE, 2019, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Background and objective: Approximately half of the population will experience either low back pain or neck pain, at some point in their lives. Previous studies suggest that people with diabetes are more likely to present with chronic somatic pain, including shoulder, knee and spinal pain. This study aimed to systematically review and appraise the literature to explore the magnitude as well as the nature of the association between diabetes and back, neck, or spinal (back and neck) pain. Databases and data treatment: A systematic search was performed using the Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science electronic databases. Studies which assessed the association between diabetes and back or neck pain outcomes, in participants older than 18 years of age were included. Two independent reviewers extracted data on the incidence of pain and reported associations. Results: Eight studies were included in the meta-analyses. Meta-analyses showed that people with diabetes are more likely to report low back pain [5 studies; n: 131,431; odds ratio (OR): 1.35; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.20 to 1.52; p

Date: 2019
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