Abstract
Article: Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Sonographers: A Systematic Review
Authors: Thamer Abdullah Alshuwaer, BSc, MSc, and Frances Gilman, DHSc, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(CV)
Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Sonographers: A Systematic Review,” you will be able to:
Describe the recommended shoulder positioning for scanning
Identify risk factors for shoulder injury
Identify a primary cause of shoulder injury
What is the most reported area of pain for sonographers? Neck Shoulder Lower back Wrist
What is the recommended shoulder abduction while scanning? 90 degrees Approximately 45 degrees Less than 30 degrees Between 10 and 20 degrees
What percentage of sonographers experience work-related musculoskeletal symptoms after three years? 15% 30% 45% 72%
What is one of the most important causes of shoulder injury? Lack of examination variety Lack of awareness among sonographers Lack of knowledge of department supervisors Lack of fitness and exercise
Which of the following is a risk factor for a shoulder injury? Performing a variety of examinations Examination times less than 25 minutes Shoulder adduction greater than 30 degrees Performing more than 100 examinations per month
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