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Yanik EL, Alvarez C, Cleveland RJ, Nelson AE, Golightly YM. Occupational tasks associated with shoulder pain and upper extremity disability: a cross-sectional study in the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:374. [PMID: 38730454 PMCID: PMC11088121 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07487-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a leading cause of disability. Occupations requiring high upper extremity demands may put workers at greater risk of shoulder injury and resulting pain. We examined associations of occupation with shoulder pain and upper extremity disability in the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. METHODS Work industry and occupational tasks for the longest job held were collected from participants. At follow-up ranging from 4-10 years later, participants were asked about shoulder symptoms (pain, aching, or stiffness occurring most days of 1 month in the last year) and given a 9-item, modified Disabilities Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire to categorize disability from 0-4 (none-worst). Logistic regression and cumulative logit regression models were used to estimate associations with prevalent shoulder symptoms and with worse disability category, respectively. Models were adjusted for cohort, age, sex, race, education and time to follow-up. Sex- and race-stratified associations were evaluated. RESULTS Among 1560 included participants, mean age was 62 years (standard deviation ± 9 years); 32% were men, and 31% were Black. Compared to the managerial/professional industry, higher odds of both shoulder symptoms and worse upper extremity disability were seen for most industrial groups with physically demanding jobs, particularly the service industry. Work that often or always required lifting/moving > 10 lbs. was associated with higher odds of shoulder symptoms. Work that sometimes or always required heavy work while standing was associated with higher odds of shoulder symptoms, and this association was stronger among men and White workers. CONCLUSION Physically demanding occupations were associated with increased occurrence of shoulder pain and disability. Mitigating specific physical work demands may reduce shoulder-related disability.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth L Yanik
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- College of Allied Health Professions, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Bedi A, Bishop J, Keener J, Lansdown DA, Levy O, MacDonald P, Maffulli N, Oh JH, Sabesan VJ, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Williams RJ, Feeley BT. Rotator cuff tears. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2024; 10:8. [PMID: 38332156 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-024-00492-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Rotator cuff tears are the most common upper extremity condition seen by primary care and orthopaedic surgeons, with a spectrum ranging from tendinopathy to full-thickness tears with arthritic change. Some tears are traumatic, but most rotator cuff problems are degenerative. Not all tears are symptomatic and not all progress, and many patients in whom tears become more extensive do not experience symptom worsening. Hence, a standard algorithm for managing patients is challenging. The pathophysiology of rotator cuff tears is complex and encompasses an interplay between the tendon, bone and muscle. Rotator cuff tears begin as degenerative changes within the tendon, with matrix disorganization and inflammatory changes. Subsequently, tears progress to partial-thickness and then full-thickness tears. Muscle quality, as evidenced by the overall size of the muscle and intramuscular fatty infiltration, also influences symptoms, tear progression and the outcomes of surgery. Treatment depends primarily on symptoms, with non-operative management sufficient for most patients with rotator cuff problems. Modern arthroscopic repair techniques have improved recovery, but outcomes are still limited by a lack of understanding of how to improve tendon to bone healing in many patients.
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- Asheesh Bedi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- NorthShore Health System, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- HCA Florida JFK Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Atlantis Orthopedics, Atlantis, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Burdorf A, Rugulies R. Fifty years of research in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health. Scand J Work Environ Health 2024; 50:3-10. [PMID: 38054807 PMCID: PMC10914020 DOI: 10.5271/sjweh.4135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health was launched 50 years ago. In this paper we describe how research topics have changed over time. METHODS A complete list of all 2899 articles in the past 50 years was compiled. Each article was coded for type of exposure, type of health outcome, research design, first author, and country of correspondence address. Count of citations was based on the Scopus database. RESULTS Overall, the attention for chemical exposure in the first 30 years has shifted towards the psychosocial work environment, shift work, and physical work load. These shifts in exposure are mirrored by increased attention over time for mental disorders and musculoskeletal disorders. Cardiovascular disorders and cancer have been studied consistently over the past 50 years. Researchers from Scandinavian countries have been responsible for about 50% of the Journal's content, while authorship has broadened to about 30 countries in recent years. CONCLUSION During the past 50 years, some research topics have consistently remained highly visible in the Journal, whereas other topics have gained or lost interest. In terms of authors' contribution, the Journal has its roots in research from the Nordic countries, but has evolved over time as a truly international periodical with a well-recognized position in research on occupational health.
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- Alex Burdorf
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Iavernig T, Zanette M, Miani A, Ronchese F, Larese Filon F. Incidence of shoulder disorders in a cohort of healthcare workers from 2009 to 2020. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2023:10.1007/s00420-023-01976-7. [PMID: 37162575 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-023-01976-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To estimate the incidence of shoulder disorders in a cohort of Health Care Workers (HCWs). METHODS 4406 workers employed from 2009 to 2020, were included in the study. Occupational risk factors and jobs were assessed according to working history. Incident cases were defined in case of shoulder pain associated with functional limitations during the medical examination. The Cox regression model was used to calculate the Hazard Ratio (HR) for different work activities, adjusted for age, sex, body mass index, and previous musculoskeletal injuries, using clerks as the reference category. RESULTS The incidence rates of shoulder musculoskeletal disorder for men and women were 13.1 for 1000 person-years (CI 95% 10.6-16.3) and 20.1 for 1000 person-years (CI 95% 17.8-22.6) respectively. The adjusted HR was significantly increased with age (1.06, CI 95% 1.05-1.07), outpatient health activities (2.82, CI 95% 1.89-4.219), and wards health activity (2.37, CI 95% 1.68-3.33). CONCLUSION HCWs with high biomechanical risk such as nurses and healthcare assistants had a higher incidence of shoulder disorders. Actions are needed for better prevention in health care assistance.
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- Thomas Iavernig
- Postgraduate School in Occupational Medicine, Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Via Della Pietà 2/2, 34129, Trieste, Italy
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- Postgraduate School in Occupational Medicine, Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Via Della Pietà 2/2, 34129, Trieste, Italy.
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- Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, 34129, Trieste, Italy
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- Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, 34129, Trieste, Italy
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