Experience of phototherapy application in treatment of osteoarthritis in patients with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The disorders of the musculoskeletal system take an important place among the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. Their prevalence varies from 24 to 60% according to various sources. Taking into consideration the fact that the largest group of patients with diabetes are those of working age, an additional disorder of the musculoskeletal system further complicates the course of the disease, reduces performance, accelerates disability, worsens the psychological state and socio-economic status, and thus, lowers the quality of life.