ArticleJournal of occupational and environmental medicine2011
Burden of work-related knee disorders in Washington State, 1999 to 2007.
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- Meniscal tear as potential steering factor for inflammation may aggravate arthritis: two case reports.Journal of medical case reports · 2014Article
- Development of a program logic model and evaluation plan for a participatory ergonomics intervention in construction.American journal of industrial medicine · 2014Article
- Work-related knee injuries treated in US emergency departments.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2013Article
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objectiveTo describe the burden of knee work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).
methodsKnee WMSDs were identified using Washington State Fund workers' compensation data from 1999 to 2007 and analyzed by cost, industry, occupation, and claims incidence rates.
resultsKnee WMSDs accounted for 7% of WMSD claims and 10% of WMSD costs. The rate of decline in claims incidence rates for knee WMSDs was similar to the rate of decline for all other WMSDs. Industries at highest risk for knee WMSDs included construction and building contractors. Occupations of concern included carpenters and truck drivers in men and nursing aides and housekeepers in women.
conclusionsBetween 1999 and 2007, Washington State Fund knee WMSDs were widespread and associated with a large cost. Identification of specific occupational knee WMSD risk factors in high-risk industries is needed to guide prevention efforts.
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