Musculoskeletal pain in cardiac ultrasonographers: results of a random survey

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
A C SmithM D Smith

Abstract

Myalgias and arthralgias are common among workers whose jobs require repetitive isometric maneuvers or malalignment of body position. However, few systematic studies have been performed to evaluate the frequency of these complaints among cardiac ultrasonographers. Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among ultrasonographers and to identify risk factors related to their occurrence. Two hundred twenty ultrasonographers randomly chosen from a list of more than 1600 active members of the American Society of Echocardiography were mailed surveys consisting of 22 questions. Included were questions regarding height, age, years of experience, frequency and type of physical exercise, and job-related parameters such as a number of scans per day, scanning from right or left side of bed, number of hours, bed type, type of equipment, and manual or self-propelled machines. Respondents were asked whether they had had back, neck, or shoulder pain related to their profession and to describe treatment rendered and its effectiveness. One hundred thirteen (51%) of 220 ultrasonographers responded to the survey. Ninety (80%) of 113 respondents reported new pain that was not present before t...Continue Reading

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