Prevalence Of Low Back Pain In Orthopaedic And Non-Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Aims: This study aims to assess the prevalence of low back pain in orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic surgeons and to establish relationship between comorbidities, demographic, lifestyle, occupational characteristics in relation to low back pain.
Materials and Methods: Data was collected from all the orthopedic and non-orthopedic surgeons who have been practicing in a JSS hospital for at least more than 1-year using questionnaires designed to cover personal and professional data and also the prevalence of LBP and possible risk factors and their effects on LBP in surgeons.
Results: 18 orthopaedic surgeons and 47 non orthopaedic surgeons were included in the study. The last week and last year prevalence of LBP was 27.8% and 66.7% in orthopaedics group and in non-orthopaedics group it was 31.9% and 72.3%. The prevalence of LBP was relatively high in younger age groups than the older age groups. The prevalence of LBP was higher among younger surgeons than senior surgeons. In non-orthopaedic surgeons, the prevalence of LBP was higher with increased frequency of using lead jacket.
Conclusion: In this study, it is revealed that almost 72% of the surgeons in JSS hospital have low back pain. Demographic factors like age, sex, physical exercises and yoga had significant correlation with prevalence of LBP. There is a need to improve ergonomics in the workplace and emphasize on health education to reduce the burden of low back pain.
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