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Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, Vol. 47 No. 1, 1996.

Short communication, Note

Cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limbs in workers on an agricultural farm

Giovanni B. Raffi ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Vittorio Lodi ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Giuseppe Malenchini ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Maurilio Missere ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
M. Naldi ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Sante Tabanelli ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Francesco Violante ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Giovanni Jr. Minak ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Vincenzo D'elia ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Mauricio Montesi ; Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, Uniuersity of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Abstract

The work associated with repetitive efforts and inadequate resting periods, strong physical exertion, awkward postures or static positioning exposes workers to the risk of cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limbs. These risk factors are present in many agricultural activities. A study was carried out among workers on an agricultural farm. The workers' histories were taken and they were given periodical medical check-ups. The presence of upper limb disorders was shown in a group of workers. A sample of 42 people was selected for the study by means of specific tests: electromyography, ultrasonography and laser-doppler ftowmetry. The tests showed a high incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome and microcirculation disorders. The study confirmed that electromyography, ultrasonography and/or laser-doppler flowmetry are highly useful tools for identifying cumulative trauma disorders.

Keywords

agricultural workers; carpal tunnel syndrome; electromyography; laser-doppler flowmetry; ultrasonography

Hrčak ID:

145090

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/145090

Publication date:

15.7.1996.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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