| Document ID (ISN) | 68024 |
| CIS number |
96-2314 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0962-7480 - Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pearce M.S., Buttery Y.E., Brueton R.N. |
| Title |
Knee pathology among seafarers: A review of 299 patients |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1996, Vol.46, No.2, p.137-140. Illus. 10 ref. |
| Abstract |
A study of 299 actively serving or retired seafarers with knee problems revealed 51% with knee osteoarthritis and 31% with genu varus [sic] or bow legs. It is suggested that these problems resulted from repetitive minor trauma to the medial compartment of the knee and frequent climbing of stairs within the vertical environment of a moving ship. Improvements in ship design and the application of sound work practices are proposed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
osteoarthritis; sea transport; knee lesions |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
epidemiologic study; workplace design |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Water transportation
|
