Epidemiological surveillance of lumbar disc surgery in the general population: A pilot study in a French region - 04/05/11
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Abstract |
Objectives |
Disc-related sciatica (DRS) is a significant and costly health problem in the working population. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility of a surveillance system for DRS using hospital databases for lumbar disc surgery (LDS).
Methods |
A total of 272 inpatients (119 men and 153 women) living in a French region and discharged in 2002–2003 from a spine center of a large University Hospital following LDS were compared with demographic and socioeconomic data on the population of the same region. Medical and occupational histories were gathered using a mailed questionnaire. The age-adjusted relative risks and population attributable fraction of risk (PAF) were calculated in relation to occupations and industries.
Results |
Information on employment was available for the 75 women and 71 men. The risk of LDS varied according to occupations and industries. PAFs ranged between 30% (12–48) for male blue collar workers and 22% (4–40) for female lower white collar workers. PAFs ranged between 7 and 17% in the economic sectors at high risk.
Conclusion |
The surveillance of LDS can identify occupations and industries at risk.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sciatica, Herniated disc, Low back pain, Attributable risk, Occupation, Work-related
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Vol 78 - N° 3
P. 298-302 - mai 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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