Abstract
Background: otolaryngologists spend their workdays in performing markedly precise procedures in small works places i.e. the patients’ ear, nose and throat. Due to this, they frequently adopt awkward neck, back and shoulder postures while using devices like otoscope, endoscope and microscope. So, the otolaryngologists’ job profile puts them at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders like neck pain. Purpose: of the study was to investigate the prevalence of work-related neck pain among otolaryngologists - head and neck surgeons. Patients and Methods: specific questionnaire based on Visual Analog Scale and Neck Disability Index was given to one hundred otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons of both gender, age from 30 to 40 years selected from ENT Departments in Hospitals of Ministry of Health. Results: The statistical analysis revealed that the prevalence of work-related neck pain among otolaryngologists was (69%). Regarding the severity of pain, (80%) reported pain as mild pain while (20%) reported pain as moderate. Conclusion: It could be concluded that work related neck pain is common among Egyptian Otolaryngologists, making otolaryngologists at a high-risk group. There is a need to improve ergonomics in the clinical and operative room settings and to educate otolaryngologists on ergonomic principles.
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