Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders  Among Dental Surgeons in Different  Specialities

DR. ANANYA VISHWANATH. SHETTY; DR.TONY. MATHEW; DR.ADITYA .SHETTY; PROF.DR.MITHRA.N.HEGDE; DR.GANESH.BHAT; DR.SHISHIR. SHETTY

Volume : III, Issue : III, March - 2014

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Surgeons in Different Specialities

Dr. Ananya Vishwanath. Shetty , Dr. Tony. Mathew , Dr. Aditya . Shetty , Prof. Dr. Mithra. N. Hegde , Dr. Ganesh. Bhat , Dr. Shishir. Shetty

Abstract :

A study was conducted at A.B.Shetty memorial Institute of Dental Sciences among dentists from different specialities to know about their work related problems through a questionnaire. The results showed that 37% suffered from neck pain, 52 % shoulder pain, 29 % and 38% had pain in the upper back and lower back respectively, 21 % had pain in the hand and 37 % had pain in the wrist. 72% dentists practiced in sitting position, 9% in standing position and 19 % in both positions, 19% used magnification. Four hand dentistry was practised by 27 % and two hand dentistry by 73 %. 51% followed an exercise regimen and 78% took eaks in between. 57% dentists felt stressed with their daily work routine and only 60 % took steps to reduce the same. The study showed that there was a significant association between work habits and lifestyle and musculoskeletal disorders.