Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Low Back Pain in A Tertiary Hospital in Khulna, Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Authors

  • Md Akter Uzzaman Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Gazi Medical College Hospital, Khulna, Bangladesh. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5932-7751
  • Muhammad Ashraful Kabir Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gazi Medical College Hospital, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • Mahfuja Khanam Luna Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Gazi Medical College Hospital, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • Mst Lamia Islam Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine, Gazi Medical College, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • Md Ovishek Islam Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedics, Gazi Medical College Hospital, Khulna, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/mediscope.v13i1.87096

Keywords:

Epidemiology, Clinical characteristics, Low back pain

Abstract

Background and objective: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, including a significant portion of the Bangladeshi population; however, comprehensive epidemiological data are lacking. This study aimed to explore the prevalence, risk factors, and prescribing patterns for LBP in the population of Khulna region of Bangladesh.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2024 to December 2024 in the outpatient department (OPD) of Orthopaedics at Gazi Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Khulna. A total of 300 patients of all age groups and both genders were included in the study. Data regarding demographics and clinical types of LBP were recorded and analyzed.

Results: Among the total 300 LBP cases, there were 100 males and 200 females. The majority of the respondents belonged to the age groups of 31-45 years. Most of the respondents were housewives (65.0%). Among the risk factors, sedentary lifestyle was the most prevalent one (55%), and poor posture was the most frequent work-related factor (51%). Hypertension was prevalent in 12% of patients. Spondylosis was the most common etiology (72%) of low back pain among the respondents.

Conclusion: Work-related factors and lifestyle choices contribute to the occurrence of LBP. Adjusting posture and lifestyle modification reduces LBP risk. Understanding its epidemiology is crucial for optimizing care and implementing preventive strategies.

Mediscope 2026;13(1): 22-26

 

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2026-02-01

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Uzzaman, M. A., Muhammad Ashraful Kabir, Mahfuja Khanam Luna, Mst Lamia Islam, & Islam, M. O. (2026). Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Low Back Pain in A Tertiary Hospital in Khulna, Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study. Mediscope, 13(1), 22–26. https://doi.org/10.3329/mediscope.v13i1.87096

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)

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