Work related musculo-skeletal disorders amongst orthodontists in india: a questionnaire based cross-sectional study
International Journal of Development Research
Work related musculo-skeletal disorders amongst orthodontists in india: a questionnaire based cross-sectional study
Received 18th April, 2017; Received in revised form 14th May, 2017; Accepted 26th June, 2017; Published online 22nd July, 2017
Copyright ©2017, Dr. Kedar Sanjay Patil et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Introduction: Work related Musculo-skeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are injuries or pain in the human musculoskeletal system, including the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back and are seen due to repetitive kind of work over longer periods. In this study, the authors have determined the prevalence of WRMSD’s amongst orthodontists. Materials and methods: This study was carried among 70 orthodontists in India. The pain intensity in neck, shoulder and back was recorded on ‘Musculoskeletal Disorders Rating Scale ‘along with pain frequency and stiffness. Results: Pain in the neck, shoulder and back region was 71%, 63% and 65% respectively. A significant association between excessive bending while working on patients to WRMSD’s was also seen. Conclusion: WRMSD’s are present among orthodontists and appropriate steps should be followed to avoid or reduce their occurrence.
