Description of the Nature of Musculoskeletal Shoulder Injuries in a Cohort of Commercial Truck Drivers: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
commercial truck driver
mechanism of injury
musculoskeletal disorder
occupational health
shoulder injury
Journal
Workplace health & safety
ISSN: 2165-0969
Titre abrégé: Workplace Health Saf
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101575677
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2021
Aug 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
14
4
2021
medline:
7
10
2021
entrez:
13
4
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Commercial truck drivers (CTDs) are significantly affected by shoulder injuries; however, little is known about the unique mechanisms of injury (MOIs), specific injuries, or possible preventive measures among this group of workers. This study characterized the MOIs, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and factors associated with MSDs of the shoulder among a group of CTDs. A retrospective medical record review was conducted of CTDs between 21 and 65 years of age who were seen for MSDs of the shoulder between 2007 and 2015. A total of 130 CTDs were included, who were aged 21 to 65 years. Commercial truck drivers were most often injured during a fall (35%) or while using chains, tarps, or straps (31%). The two most common MSDs were unspecified sprains/strains (58%) and rotator cuff tears (24%). Age was found to be associated with all MSDs ( This study highlights the course of the injury in terms of diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and referral for surgery and describes the occupational activities associated with CTDs. These findings can inform employer injury prevention programs, patient and health care provider education, and future interventional research.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Commercial truck drivers (CTDs) are significantly affected by shoulder injuries; however, little is known about the unique mechanisms of injury (MOIs), specific injuries, or possible preventive measures among this group of workers. This study characterized the MOIs, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and factors associated with MSDs of the shoulder among a group of CTDs.
METHODS
METHODS
A retrospective medical record review was conducted of CTDs between 21 and 65 years of age who were seen for MSDs of the shoulder between 2007 and 2015.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A total of 130 CTDs were included, who were aged 21 to 65 years. Commercial truck drivers were most often injured during a fall (35%) or while using chains, tarps, or straps (31%). The two most common MSDs were unspecified sprains/strains (58%) and rotator cuff tears (24%). Age was found to be associated with all MSDs (
CONCLUSION/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE
CONCLUSIONS
This study highlights the course of the injury in terms of diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and referral for surgery and describes the occupational activities associated with CTDs. These findings can inform employer injury prevention programs, patient and health care provider education, and future interventional research.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33845688
doi: 10.1177/2165079921990364
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng