| Document ID (ISN) | 67250 |
| CIS number |
96-1511 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
Notes scientifiques et techniques 130
|
| Author(s) |
Pichené A. |
| Title |
Quantification of biomechanical risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Original title |
Quantification des facteurs de risque biomécaniques du syndrome du canal carpien [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Mar. 1995. ii, 201p. Illus. 62 ref. |
| Abstract |
Thesis. The biomechanical strain imposed on the wrists of operators in an automobile seat factory was determined by electromyographic, goniometric and video recordings. Fifteen workstations and/or tasks were analyzed. Indices of posture, force and repetitivity were calculated and used as factors in an equation expressing quantitatively the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. This quantitative indicator of risk was compared with other indices used in the literature. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carpal-tunnel syndrome; hazard evaluation; prediction formulae; risk factors; motor vehicle industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
posture recording; electromyography; thesis |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Risk evaluation
Diseases of the nervous system
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