Prevalence of neck, upper back and chest musculoskeletal symptoms among medical students in Ebonyi State

Egwu, OA; Ewunonu, E O; Eteudo, AN; Ovuoba, KN; Akpa, Aoc; Ugwu, AC; Okechi, O. O.

doi:10.4314/jeca.v5i1.30945

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“…In a similar study involving medical students, 83.4% of the students experienced musculoskeletal symptoms, which were attributed to stress related work overload (Egwu et al, 2006). Thus, biomechanical and psychosocial components of occupational stress are strongly interwoven.…”

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Incidence of occupational stress among medical radiographers: a population based zonal survey.

Ugwu

Egwu²,

Ochie³

et al. 2010

Nig. J. Phys Sci

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Summary: Biomechanical and Psychosocial stresses are capable of destabilizing any health care professional. The current health sector reform in Nigeria, which lays emphasis on service delivery on a background of very few radiographers, may lead to an increase in stress level. This study investigated the incidence of occupational stress among radiographers in southeastern Nigeria. 50 self-completion questionnaires were delivered to radiographers in the southeastern Nigeria. The questionnaires included questions seeking information on the demographic profile of the radiographer, anatomical regions of biomechanical systems/stress and Visual analogue scale (VAS), which rated job satisfaction and anxiety levels. 32 questionnaires were returned and analyzed statistically. Biomechanical stress was observed in all anatomical regions studied. Job satisfaction rating was 61.3% and anxiety level was 45.3%. This study has provided a baseline stress level and prevalence among radiographers with which future studies in view of the on going health sector reform in Nigeria could be compared.

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Incidence of occupational stress among medical radiographers: a population based zonal survey.

Ugwu

Egwu²,

Ochie³

et al. 2010

Nig. J. Phys Sci

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“…The relatively weak association (OR=1.045) obtained in this work suggests that an SBA deviating from the normal range within a population should be combined with other known contributory factors to identify non-injury related LBP. Such factors include obesity [9,12], pathology, facet asymmetry and tropism [4,13], physical activity [14], work-related static posture and workload [15].…”

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Considering the lumbosacral geometry as a functional matrix predicting the development of spine derangement and low back pain

Anibeze¹,

Ossi²,

Ani³

et al. 2019

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Purpose: The contribution of lumbosacral geometry to the development of spine anomalies is unclear. This study tested whether sacral base angle (SBA), lumbar gravity line position (GL) and patient height (HP) are associated with low back pain (LBP) and spondylolisthesis. The study aimed to determine the validity of SBA and GL in radiological evaluation and as factors that predisposes the lumbosacraAl junction (LSJ) to certain derangements. Materials and Methods: The prospective study involved 488 adult patients. Patients with non-injury related LBP (84) and those (46) without LBP; age range: 16-80 years were included. The remaining patients (358) with injury-related LBP were excluded. Digital images of antero-posterior and lateral views of the lumbosacral spine of the patients were blindly examined by two consultant radiologists. Pathologies were identified and classified according to age and sex. SBA and GL were determined using Ferguson's methods and height was measured using a health scale. Results: SBA (odds ratio: 1.045, P<0.05) and GL (odds ratio: 0.265, P<0.05) were significant factors predicting the development of LBP and spondylolisthesis, respectively. GL was found to be related to SBA (r=-0.409, p<0.01). Occurrence of LBP did not depend on age, sex, or HP. Discussion and Conclusion: SBA and GL are factors that should be considered when diagnosing noninjury related LBP and spondylolisthesis, respectively, as well as for correction of LSJ geometric distortion and when considering activities associated with transfer of large weights at the LSJ.

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Prevalence of neck, upper back and chest musculoskeletal symptoms among medical students in Ebonyi State

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Incidence of occupational stress among medical radiographers: a population based zonal survey.

Incidence of occupational stress among medical radiographers: a population based zonal survey.

Considering the lumbosacral geometry as a functional matrix predicting the development of spine derangement and low back pain

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