Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonographers
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Patterns of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Sonographers in selected Health Facilities in Nigeria
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common work-related health problems in the World, affecting millions of workers. Health professionals are also vulnerable to WMSDs during the course of routine work especially those who are in direct contact with patients. The literature on WMSDs is scarce in Nigeria, especially with regards to sonographers. This study therefore set ou...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
سال: 2004
ISSN: 8756-4793,1552-5430
DOI: 10.1177/8756479304263022