musculoskeletal pain in lesser number (37) than dentists (61),
who perform their job in a standing position only 14% of
the times. This difference observed may be because of poor
ergonomics maintained in Dentistry, inability to perform
‘6 Hand Dentistry’, inadequate operator light, inadequate
magnification and limited accessibility to the operating area.
Fewer physicians and surgeons had MSD problems when
compared with workers involved in heavy works such as
Agriculture and Dairy farming industries (44.7%). It is also
reported that MSDs were more common in subjects who
perform heavy physical work, particularly those in jobs that
involve kneeling and squatting.[12] A study was carried out
to find the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among
physicians and the results showed that was low, less than other
healthcare workers, but similar to those reported in the general
population.[13]