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Nihel Khouja1, Jihen Hsinet1, Kais Abdennadher2

  • 1Department of occupational medicine and diseases, CHU La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|May 15, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting the elbow are a significant occupational disease in Tunisia, predominantly impacting women in the textile industry. These conditions lead to substantial work loss and permanent disability, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Rheumatology

Context:

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent the primary occupational disease (OD) in Tunisia.
  • Elbow MSDs can lead to significant occupational disability.
  • This study focuses on MSDs recognized as compensable ODs in Tunisia.

Purpose:

  • To describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of elbow MSDs in Tunisia.
  • To identify factors associated with elbow MSDs.
  • To assess the socio-professional impact of elbow MSDs.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 431 cases of elbow MSDs (8.35% of all MSDs) in Tunisia from 2012-2018.
  • Female predominance (82.2%) was observed, with the textile industry being the largest employer (60.6%).
Keywords:
CompensationElbowMusculoskeletal disordersOccupational diseaseTunisiaWork capacity evaluation

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  • Common diagnoses included lateral epicondylitis (79.1%) and ulnar nerve syndrome (10.7%), associated with repetitive movements and leading to 15,342 days of lost work.

    • Impact:

    • Elbow MSDs resulted in a 10.6% permanent partial incapacity rate and 15.63% job loss.
    • These disorders impose heavy economic and socio-professional consequences.
    • The findings underscore the need for adapted preventive strategies in high-risk sectors.