Table 2 The co-morbidities among osteoarthritis patients and the mean 15D score in each diagnose groups, when placed on the waiting list for TJR
Co-morbidity | Patients, n (%) | 15D (± SD) |
|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular disease | 419 (63%) | 0.775 (± 0.09) |
High cholesterol | 225 (34%) | 0.769 (± 0.09) |
Diabetes mellitus | 225 (34%) | 0.769 (± 0.09) |
Endocrinological problems | 225 (34%) | 0.769 (± 0.09) |
Other muskuloskeletal diseases | 117 (18%) | 0.758 (± 0.09) |
Respiratory diseases | 91 (14%) | 0.758 (± 0.09) |
Visual or hearing problems | 54 (8%) | 0.780 (± 0.07) |
Tumors | 25 (4%) | 0.735 (± 0.08) |
Mental problems | 14 (2%) | 0,637 (± 0.09) |