Prevalence of upper extremity neuropathy in a clinical dentist population

When asked about altered sensation in hands or arms, forearms, cervical area or neck, 29 percent of Nebraska dentists surveyed said they felt pain, followed by numbness and tingling. The prevalence suggests the possibility of an occupational concern.

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Published inThe Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Vol. 124; no. 8; p. 67
Main Authors Stockstill, J W, Harn, S D, Strickland, D, Hruska, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.1993
Subjects
Absenteeism
Adult
Arm Injuries - epidemiology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - epidemiology
Cost of Illness
Cumulative Trauma Disorders - epidemiology
Dentists
Female
Functional Laterality
Humans
Male
Nebraska - epidemiology
Nerve Compression Syndromes - epidemiology
Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Odds Ratio
Prevalence
Severity of Illness Index
Surveys and Questionnaires
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - epidemiology
Nebraska
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Summary:When asked about altered sensation in hands or arms, forearms, cervical area or neck, 29 percent of Nebraska dentists surveyed said they felt pain, followed by numbness and tingling. The prevalence suggests the possibility of an occupational concern.
ISSN:0002-8177
DOI:10.14219/jada.archive.1993.0155