Prevalence of Back and Neck Pain Among Orthopedic Surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Orthopedic surgeons' demanding work may negatively affect their health. This study examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, specifically back and neck pain, among orthopedic surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and explores contributing sociodemographic factors. We conducted an obs...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-11, Vol.16 (11), p.e73535
Main Authors: Alzakri, Abdulmajeed A, Chaudhary, Habib Ullah, Ababtain, Omar A, Alshwieer, Mohammed A, AlSunbul, Nasser F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Epidemiology/Public Health
Occupational Health
Orthopedics
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Summary:Orthopedic surgeons' demanding work may negatively affect their health. This study examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, specifically back and neck pain, among orthopedic surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and explores contributing sociodemographic factors. We conducted an observational study that assessed the prevalence of back and neck pain among certified orthopedic surgeons using an online survey, which included Logistic regression for risk factors, one-way ANOVA for disability-contributing factors, and Tukey's post-hoc test for subgroup analysis. Additionally, the EQ5D-Index and EQ5D-VAS scores were compared between those with and without back and neck pain using an unpaired t-test, with all tests maintaining a significance level of p
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.73535