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Medial epicondylitis in occupational settings: prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors.
Descatha A., Leclerc A., Chastang J.-F., Roquelaure Y., Repetitive Work S. G. O.
J Occup Environ Med 45, 9 (2003) 993-1001 - http://www.hal.inserm.fr/inserm-00141234
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Medial epicondylitis in occupational settings: prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors.
Alexis Descatha1, Annette Leclerc () 1, Jean-François Chastang1, Yves Roquelaure1, Study Group On Repetitive Work
1 :  Epidémiologie, santé publique et environnement professionnel et général: méthodes et applications
INSERM : U88 – IFR69
Hôpital national de Saint-Maurice 14, rue du val d'Osne 94415 Saint-Maurice
France
Because medial epicondylitis has not been studied alone, we investigated its links between personal and occupational factors in repetitive work and its course. A total of 1757 workers were examined by an occupational health physician in 1993-1994. Five hundred ninety-eight of them were reexamined 3 years later. Prevalence was between 4% and 5%, with an annual incidence estimate at 1.5%. Forceful work was a risk factor (odds ratio [OR], 1.95; confidence interval [CI] = 1.15-3.32), but not exposure to repetitive work (OR, 1.11; CI = 0.59-2.10). Workers with medial epicondylitis had a significantly higher prevalence of other work-related upper-limb musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD). Risk factors differed for medial and lateral epicondylitis. The prognosis for medial epicondylitis in this population was good with a 3-year recovery rate at 81%. Medial epicondylitis was clearly associated with forceful work and other upper-limb WRMD, and its prognosis was good.
Sciences du Vivant/Santé publique et épidémiologie
Anglais
1076-2752

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10.1097/01.jom.0000085888.37273.d9
J Occup Environ Med
09/2003
45
9
993-1001

Adult – Age Distribution – Confidence Intervals – Cross-Sectional Studies – Cumulative Trauma Disorders – Female – Follow-Up Studies – France – Humans – Male – Middle Aged – Occupational Diseases – Occupational Health – Odds Ratio – Pain Measurement – Prevalence – Probab