Abou-Shady, N., El Rewainy, R., Mustafa, W., Hamoda, I. (2020). Prevalence of Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists. test, 79(1), 412-416. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2020.78333
Nawal Abd El-Raouf Abou-Shady; Rasha M. El Rewainy; Walaa E. El-Den Mohamed Mustafa; Ibrahim M. Hamoda. "Prevalence of Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists". test, 79, 1, 2020, 412-416. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2020.78333
Abou-Shady, N., El Rewainy, R., Mustafa, W., Hamoda, I. (2020). 'Prevalence of Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists', test, 79(1), pp. 412-416. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2020.78333
Abou-Shady, N., El Rewainy, R., Mustafa, W., Hamoda, I. Prevalence of Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists. test, 2020; 79(1): 412-416. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2020.78333

Prevalence of Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Article 10, Volume 79, Issue 1, April 2020, Pages 412-416    PDF (384.27 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2020.78333
Authors
Nawal Abd El-Raouf Abou-Shady1; Rasha M. El Rewainy1; Walaa E. El-Den Mohamed Mustafa1; Ibrahim M. Hamoda2
1Department of Neuromuscular Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
2Department of Neuromuscular Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafr El-Sheikh University
Abstract
Background: otolaryngologists spend their workdays in performing markedly precise procedures in small works places i.e. the patients’ ear, nose and throat. Due to this, they frequently adopt awkward neck, back and shoulder postures while using devices like otoscope, endoscope and microscope. So, the otolaryngologists’ job profile puts them at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders like neck pain. Purpose: of the study was to investigate the prevalence of work-related neck pain among otolaryngologists - head and neck surgeons. Patients and Methods: specific questionnaire based on Visual Analog Scale and Neck Disability Index was given to one hundred otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons of both gender, age from 30 to 40 years selected from ENT Departments in Hospitals of Ministry of Health. Results: The statistical analysis revealed that the prevalence of work-related neck pain among otolaryngologists was (69%). Regarding the severity of pain, (80%) reported pain as mild pain while (20%) reported pain as moderate. Conclusion: It could be concluded that work related neck pain is common among Egyptian Otolaryngologists, making otolaryngologists at a high-risk group. There is a need to improve ergonomics in the clinical and operative room settings and to educate otolaryngologists on ergonomic principles.
Keywords
Neck pain; Otolaryngologists; Musculoskeletal disorders
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