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MA Jiying, ZHU Dexiang, LI Zhimin, LUO Xiaowen. Survey on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among sonographers[J]. Occupational Health and Emergency Rescue, 2017, 35(5): 416-418,466. DOI: 10.16369/j.oher.issn.1007-1326.2017.05.005
Citation: MA Jiying, ZHU Dexiang, LI Zhimin, LUO Xiaowen. Survey on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among sonographers[J]. Occupational Health and Emergency Rescue, 2017, 35(5): 416-418,466. DOI: 10.16369/j.oher.issn.1007-1326.2017.05.005
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Survey on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among sonographers

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  • Objective  To study the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) among sonographers in Shenzhen hospitals.
    Methods  Totally 171 sonographers in 13 hospitals were surveyed with WRMSD questionnaire.
    Results  The overall prevalence of WRMSD was 96.49%,and the primarily locations were neck (88. 89%),right shoulder (80.12%), lumbar (78.95%),right wrist (65.50%)and back (64.33%). There was no difference between the overall prevalence of the female and that of the male(P>0.05),while there was no correlation between the prevalence of WRMSD and the age or work time(P>0.05).
    Conclusion  The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of sonographers should not be overlooked. It is necessary to take intervention measures to prevent and control WRMSD.
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