Transducer user syndrome: an occupational hazard of the ultrasonographer

Since no study to date has assessed the prevalence of scanning-related disorders amongst sonographers in Obstetrics and Gynecology, we distributed a survey to all trained personnel in our ultrasound division. We evaluated the correlation between injuries sustained in the workplace, and factors such...

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Vydané v:	European journal of ultrasound Ročník 10; číslo 1; s. 41 - 45
Hlavní autori:	Schoenfeld, Alex, Goverman, Jeremy, Weiss, Debra M, Meizner, Israel
Médium:	Journal Article
Jazyk:	English
Vydavateľské údaje:	Shannon Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.09.1999 Elsevier
Predmet:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology Cumulative Trauma Disorders - etiology Diagnosis Electrophysiology Ergonomics. Workplace layout Ergonomics. Workplace layout. Occupational psychology Female Gynecology Health hazards Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Miscellaneous. Technology Musculoskeletal Diseases - etiology Musculoskeletal system Obstetrics Occupational Diseases - etiology Occupational hazard Occupational medicine Occupational risks Posture Prevalence Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Repetitive strain Risk Factors Surveys and Questionnaires Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonic transducers Ultrasonography Ultrasonography - adverse effects Ultrasound Repetitive strain Ultrasound Occupational hazard Ultrasonography Human Carpal tunnel syndrome Nervous system diseases Compression Occupational disease Gynecology Diseases of the osteoarticular system Multivariate analysis Epidemiology Obstetrics Mechanical stress Echography Risk factor Peripheral nerve disease Repetition
ISSN:	0929-8266
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Shrnutí:	Since no study to date has assessed the prevalence of scanning-related disorders amongst sonographers in Obstetrics and Gynecology, we distributed a survey to all trained personnel in our ultrasound division. We evaluated the correlation between injuries sustained in the workplace, and factors such as age, gender, work load and intensity, scanning techniques, previous medical problems, and physical activity. Injuries included one or more of the following: carpal tunnel syndrome; carpal instability; tendinitis; back, shoulder, and neck pain; tingling and/or numbness in the extremities; weakness; and motion restriction. Of the 44 respondents, 29 (65%) have experienced some type of injury or symptom over the course of their scanning career. Five (12%) reported having missed work because of their symptoms, 15 (34%) have received orthopedic treatment (medication or physiotherapy), two (4.5%) have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, and one (2.3%) with carpal instability based on electrophysiological examinations. These results demonstrate that ultrasound scanning in Obstetrics and Gynecology may pose an occupational risk for doctors and technicians.
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ISSN:	0929-8266
DOI:	10.1016/S0929-8266(99)00031-2