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- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in ophthalmologists, focusing on neck, low back, and upper extremity issues.
- Approximately 51.8% of surveyed ophthalmologists reported experiencing symptoms within the last month, with low back pain being the most common at 39%, followed by upper extremity (32.9%) and neck pain (32.6%).
- The findings suggest that MSD symptoms are prevalent in this profession, but further research is needed to explore ergonomic risks and develop preventive measures, especially considering the low survey response rate.
Article Abstract
Objective: To describe the presence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the neck, low back, and upper extremity among ophthalmologists.
Design: Survey.
Methods: Mail survey using a pretested instrument to 2,529 ophthalmologists in the Northeastern United States; 697 ophthalmologists (28%) returned a completed survey.
Results: Self-reported prevalence of neck, upper body, or lower back symptoms in the prior month was 51.8%. Low back pain was present in 39% of respondents, followed by upper extremity symptoms (32.9%) and neck pain (32.6%). Approximately 15% of ophthalmologists were slightly to moderately limited in their work as a result of these symptoms.
Conclusion: MSD symptoms appear to be common among ophthalmologists. With a relatively low response rate, however, it is plausible that asymptomatic subjects represent a large percentage of the nonrespondents. Additional investigation is warranted to evaluate ergonomic risk factor exposure and establish injury prevention guidelines.
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