Prevalence of cervical radiculopathy among otolaryngologists / Walaa Essam Elden Mohamed ; Supervised Nawal Abdelraouf Aboshady , Rasha Mohamed Elrewainy

Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Neuromuscular and Neurosurgery

Background: Otolaryngologistsspend their work days in performing markedly precise procedures inconfined specialty area. Therefore, they frequently adopt awkward neck, back and shoulder postures while using diagnostic and treatment devices. So theotolaryngologist{u2019}sjob profile puts them at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders like neck,shoulder and arm pains with numbness which may lead to cervical radiculopathy. Purpose of the study: was to investigate the prevalence of work related cervical neck pain with radiculopathy among otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Method: specific questionnaires about radiculopathy and work effect based on Visual Analog Scale and Neck Disability Index were given to one hundred ENT physicians, head and neck surgeons of both genders, Age from 30 to 40 years selected from Ear, Nose and Throat Departments in Hospitals of Ministry of Health from 15 Egyptian governorates. The questionnaire and data sheet were delivered personally to all otolaryngologists - head and neck surgeons participated in the study.Results: The statistical analysis revealed that the prevalence of work related neck and armpain among otolaryngologists were (69%), and (21%) respectively. Conclusion: Work related neck pain is common among Egyptian Otolaryngologists, Making them at a high risk group. There is a need to improve ergonomics in the clinical and operative room settings and to educate and adviceENT physicians on ergonomic principles and architectural barriers with postural correction

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