An epidemiological study of acute prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc.

Kelsey, Jennifer L.; Githens, Penny B.; Sd, Walter; Southwick, Wayne O.; WEIL, ULRICH H.; Holford, Theodore R.; Ostfeld, Adrian M.; Calogero, John A.; O’Connor, Theresa; White, Allison

doi:10.2106/00004623-198466060-00011

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“…In sixteen studies, no associations were reported. Ten studies indicated unfavourable eects, six being eects associated with speci®c vigorous sports: board diving (elevated risk of cervical disc prolapse; Kelsey et al 1984a), cross-country skiing and jogging (elevated risk of back symptoms; Frymoyer et al 1983), aerobic dance exercise performed more than 2 h per week (elevated risk of back symptoms; Mandel and Lohman 1987), bowling, gymnastics, American football, discus throwing, rowing and mountain sports (elevated risk of spondylolisthesis; Wiltse 1975). Videman et al (1995) obtained magnetic resonance images of selected subgroups of former elite athletes with contrasting physical loading patterns.…”

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The relationship between leisure time, physical activities and musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in worker populations

Hildebrandt

Bongers

Dul

et al. 2000

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health

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The relationship between leisure time, physical activities and musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in worker populations

Hildebrandt

Bongers

Dul

et al. 2000

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health

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“…In Jeffrey's series (1986) among 127 patients with cervical disc herniation 95 (72.4%) were male and 44(34.6%) were female. In an epidemiological study of acute cervical disc rupture was more common in male by a ratio of 1.4:1 9 . Men are predisposed in a ratio 3:1 and vast majority of disc lesions develop without any accidental trauma 10 .…”

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Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Cervical Disc Herniation: Comparison with Peroperative Findings

Morshed

Haque

Awwal

et al. 2014

Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J

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to evaluate the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the diagnosis of cervical disc herniation. A total of 40 patients having clinical features of cervical disc herniation with neck pain referred to the Department of Radiology & Imaging for MRI of their cervical spine were included in the study. At first all the patients were evaluated by detail history and clinical examination with special emphasis on clinical features. Then subsequently MRI of cervical spine was performed in all cases. The MRI report was checked by a competent radiologist of the department of Radiology and imaging DMCH. Among these 40 patients 11 were operated in department of neurosurgery, DMCH and 29 were operated in spine surgery unit, Department of Orthopaedic, BSMMU, Dhaka. The MRI and peroperative findings of these 40 patients were analyzed for the study. MRI findings correlated well in most of the cases with preoperative findings. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of MRI in the diagnosis of cervical disc herniation were 94.12%, 83.33%, 96.97%, 71.43% and 92.5% respectively. Therefore it can be concluded that MRI may be used as a reliable tool with which we can assess the level, type and position of cervical disc herniation and can plan the subsequent appropriate management in majority of cases.

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“…An epidemiological cohort study from Denmark revealed a higher standardized hospitalization ratio (SHR) due to prolapsed cervical discs among male drivers registered as working for shipping companies, harbors, and so on (SHR, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.18−3.24), and those working with haulage contractors, freight forwarders, and similar organizations (SHR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.69−1.52) 14) . Another study found a borderline positive association between acute prolapsed cervical intervertebral discs and time spent operating motor vehicles 15) . There was also an outbreak investigation of two cases that examined occupational exposure to repetitive vibrational impact and its association with cervical herniated discs.…”

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An investigation of a cluster of cervical herniated discs among container truck drivers with occupational exposure to whole‐body vibration

Lan

Liou

Huang

et al. 2016

Journal of Occupational Health

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An investigation of a cluster of cervical herniated discs among container truck drivers with occupational exposure to whole‐body vibration: Fan‐Yun Lan, et al. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taiwan Objective This study aimed to determine if occupational exposure to whole‐body vibration is associated with cervical intervertebral disc herniation among container truck drivers. Methods We conducted a walk‐through survey among container truck drivers and unexposed workers. We also measured the vibration hazard of the container truck over the driver's back and seat when the driver was loading a container and driving the loaded truck. Results and Discussion Among the 38 workers interviewed, 32 were container truck drivers. Four of them reported cervical herniated discs, and all of these individuals were container truck drivers with a job tenure of greater than 10 years. Self‐reported cervical herniated disc, nuchal pain, nocturia, arm/forearm weakness, arm/forearm numbness, and finger numbness were significantly more prevalent as the driver's duration of exposure increased (all p values of test for trend <0.05). The vibration of the truck during and after loading a container was considered the main cause of herniated disc. When a container truck was driven with a loaded container, both the vertical and horizontal vibrating acceleration over the seat and back sites exceeded the 8‐hr exposure level based on the ISO 2631‐1 criteria. The transient vibration dose values (VDVs) measured during misaligned or unsmooth loading operations were usually greater than the upper bounds of the health guidance caution zone for the 8‐hr VDV. Conclusions Our investigation disclosed a cluster of cervical intervertebral disc herniation that was associated with the vibration hazard during long‐term container truck driving under full load and possibly aggravated by misaligned loading operations.

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An epidemiological study of acute prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc.

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The relationship between leisure time, physical activities and musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in worker populations

The relationship between leisure time, physical activities and musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in worker populations

Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Cervical Disc Herniation: Comparison with Peroperative Findings

An investigation of a cluster of cervical herniated discs among container truck drivers with occupational exposure to whole‐body vibration

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