Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder due to Postural Load among Egyptian Dentists

Abstract

Objective: To investigate prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different body regions among Egyptian dentists and to find the correlation between high postural load and work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Methods: One hundred two dentists, their age range from 25 – 30 were selected and allocated from faculty of Dentistry Badr university and Alkasr Elainy outpatient clinic. Pictures were taken to fulfill rapid upper limb assessment from lateral and anterior views. Cornell questionnaire was explained and fulfilled by the dentists to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders during the past 12 months.Results: Results showed that the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorder among dentists affect neck region followed by lower back then upper back and there was a high postural load in almost of the dentists. Also, there was a strong relation between high postural load and musculoskeletal disorders.Conclusion: It can be concluded that the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorder among Egyptian dentists is in neck followed by lower back then upper back. Also, there is a strong relationship between high postural load and incidence of musculoskeletal disorders.