Musculoskeletal disorders: reducing injury risk
Louise Madge discusses musculoskeletal disorders associated with the dental hygienist, and how instrumentation design and ergonomics can prevent injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders that affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. There is a positive correlation between conditions of the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and back, and performing … Continued
