Observational studyJournal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology2026
Sleep quality and nocturnal pain in patients with elbow disorders: a prospective multicenter study.
Observational study in Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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backgroundMental health disorders have become a growing global concern. Sleep quality is known to have a crucial impact on mental well-being. Poor sleep contributes to increasing economic costs owing to reduced productivity as well as the development of mental disorders. Conversely, anxiety and depression often lead to sleep disturbances. Pain is a key factor affecting sleep quality. Studies have shown that musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the shoulder, may cause sleep disturbances. Research on the relationship between elbow pain and sleep quality remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the impact of common elbow pathologies on sleep quality.
methodsThis prospective multicenter cohort study used self-reported outcome measures in patients with elbow disorders, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), to assess sleep quality. The PSQI was compared with other outcome measures.
resultsA total of 664 patients (284 female, 380 male) were included, of whom 81% reported nocturnal pain. The mean age was 47.9 ± 14.2 years, body mass index (BMI) 26.9 ± 6.7 kg/m
conclusionsNocturnal pain and sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in patients with elbow disorders. Evaluating and addressing sleep quality may improve functional outcomes and overall well-being. Future research should investigate how different treatment modalities affect pain, function and sleep quality.
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