WMSD or work-related musculoskeletal disorder is a serious problem for veterinarians in general, and for veterinary dentists and specialists in particular.
The symptoms of WMSD are: neck pain at night, back stiffness in the morning, wrist pain, numbness and tingling in fingers. It is caused by poor neck and back posture due to too much bending over to see details.
WMSD is a well-known and recognized disorder and has been studied for the past 15 years. WMSD comes in various forms, including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS results from compression of the median nerve, which begins in the brachial plexus of the spine where the neck meets the shoulder. It runs parallel to the brachial artery along the full length of the arm through the carpal tunnel of the wrist. As a result, it impairs the nerves in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger. In a recent survey of dental (or oral) hygienists, 79 percent reported having CTS.
CTS hand pain can originate from hand injury due to repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) or from other aspects of poor operator posture. Maintaining a neutral posture while sitting is crucial; ideally in a neutral position of slightly less than 90 degrees. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders also decrease proportionately with proper magnification and illumination, especially by surgical loupes. Investing in a quality, ergonomically designed surgical loupe (e.g., from Admetec-Vision) can dramatically improve working posture.
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