ERGONOMICS IN DENTAL PRACTICE : AN UPDATE
Kwatra Singh Kawaldeep, Gupta Sakshi, Sharma Puneet*, Bansal K. Deepak and Garg B. Madhu
ABSTRACT
Occupation related diseases are increasing day by day and one amongst them is musculoskeletal disorders due to improper ergonomics in dentistry. These disorders can result in pain and dysfunction of the neck, back, legs and hands and fingers. Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with designing products and procedures for maximum efficiency and safety. This article sets forth broad important background information on ergonomics so that the dental practitioner can have a general awareness of ergonomic risk factors as well as some basis for understanding the ongoing dialogue about ergonomics, its diagnosis, treatment, and regulation. This article provides alternatives to be considered by the practitioner in light of the practitioner’s own circumstances, experiences and goals.
Keywords: Ergonomics, Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTD), Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s), Magnification.
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