Research Article

Clinical Findings Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in a Group of Orthodontists

Volume: 26 Number: 3 September 29, 2023
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Clinical Findings Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in a Group of Orthodontists

Abstract

Aim: Orthodontists could be exposed to different occupational risks and be affected by different pathologies such as Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Prevention strategies are required to identify risk factors at different levels. Through an objective clinical evaluation, this study aimed to identify the factors related to the presence of MSDs in a group of orthodontists from Medellín (Colombia). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A clinical evaluation, focused on orthodontics-related occupational aspects, was carried out by an occupational health practitioner, that was standardized for research purposes. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted on the prevalence of MSDs according to the study variables and Chi-square tests was carried out to observe statistically significant differences. Ethical approval was obtained. Results: The prevalence of MSDs was 58.7% (95%CI 44.3- 71.7). The frequency of Upper body MSDs was 45.7% (Females: 51.4%) and in the case of Spine Area MSDs was 23.9% (Males: 45.5%). The prevalence of MSDs was higher in males, those people ≤ 44 years, Single/Separate, from middle socioeconomic status, with other medical previous conditions. Labor conditions were related to the presence of MSDs. The agreement percentage in the case of Upper body MSDs and Clinical Spine Area MSDs considering positive cases was 50% and 29.2% respectively. Conclusions: The orthodontists participating in the study manifested various MSDs and other pathologies related to their professional practice. Sociodemographic and clinical factors were related to the presence of MSDs. Epidemiological surveillance systems in occupational health and strategies in health and safety at work are requested.

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Thanks

The authors would like to thank all members of the Association of Orthodontists of the University of Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, for their cooperation with this research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Martha Yojana Gómez-arias
0000-0001-9413-7945
Colombia

Karina Andrea Ramírez-sepúlveda
0000-0002-5965-4100
Colombia

Diana M. Ramírez-ossa
0000-0003-4070-6449
Colombia

Publication Date

September 29, 2023

Submission Date

January 17, 2023

Acceptance Date

July 13, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 26 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1233924

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA36XW95KG

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Gómez-arias MY, Ramírez-sepúlveda KA, Ramírez-ossa DM, Agudelo-suárez A (September 1, 2023) Clinical Findings Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in a Group of Orthodontists. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 26 3 235–241.

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