Prevalence of De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis in Female Tailors in District Wazirabad

Shiza Minahel (), Aqdas Shahzad (), Sundus Shehzad (), Syeda Amna Iqbal (), Arslan Saeed (), Amna Pervaiz (), Farwa Khaliq () and Abdul Hanan ()

European Journal of Health Sciences, 2023, vol. 9, issue 4, 22 - 30

Abstract: Purpose: De Quervain's tenosynovitis affects the thumb abductors close to the radiostyloid process, causes a painful wrist complaint. When performing particular jobs incorrectly, the wrist and thumb might lead to De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. It is associated with work that necessitates repetitive wrist and thumb motion. Pain, numbness, tingling, burning, stiffness, and exhaustion are a few of the warning signs and symptoms. Complaints include a loss of normal sensation, a restriction in range of motion, and a decline in grip strength. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis in female tailors in district Wazirabad. Methodology: Amongst female tailors, a cross-sectional survey was done. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 289 participants were chosen through convenient sampling technique. The process was described to the study participants. The degree of the pain was evaluated using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and an assessment of the illness was made using the Finkelstein test. Both hands were put to use for the test. Pain over the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the wrist is a sign of a positive diagnosis. The SPSS program was used to examine the data. Data was presented in for of tables and charts. Findings: De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis was present in 43% of the population overall. When the results of the right and left hands were compared, it was discovered that 33% females had right hand had De Quervain's tenosynovitis and 10% had it in both hands. Sixty of the respondents reported experiencing mild pain, 41 women reported moderate pain, and 23 reported severe pain. This study concluded that the prevalence of De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis in female tailors is low. Recommendations: The study was grounded in the Cumulative Stress Theory, emphasizing repetitive motion's impact on occupational health. Tailors should receive training on ergonomics, use ergonomic tools, and undergo regular wrist health check-ups. Policy makers must set occupational health standards for tailors, ensuring ergonomic tool usage, and mandate periodic health audits in tailoring establishments

Keywords: Finkelstein Test; Tailors; De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis; Tendinitis; Musculoskeletal Disorders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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