Open AccessPrevalence of Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Extremity Among Dental Professionals in Germany
Author(s) -
Carolin Rickert,
Ulrike Fels,
Georg Gosheger,
Tobias Kalisch,
Dennis Liem,
Stephan Klingebiel,
Kristian Nikolaus Schneider,
Dominik Schorn
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
risk management and healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1594
DOI - 10.2147/rmhp.s316795
Subject(s) - medicine , health professionals , family medicine , physical therapy , health care , political science , law
Although many findings on occupational musculoskeletal complaints are available from American and European dentists, the corresponding data from Germany are still scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide additional information on the prevalence of and risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity, particularly the shoulder in this specific population.