[The correlation between WMSDs and thyroid indicators in male large-scale mechanical maintenance workers]

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Endocrinology
• Musculoskeletal Disorders

Context:

• Investigating the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in male large-scale mechanical maintenance workers.
• Examining the potential link between WMSDs and thyroid function, specifically triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Purpose:

• To determine the incidence of WMSDs in this specific occupational group.
• To explore the association between WMSDs and thyroid disease and hormone levels (T3, T4, TSH).

Summary:

• A high incidence of WMSDs (73.18%) was observed in 2036 male mechanical maintenance workers.
• Workers with thyroid disease showed a higher prevalence of WMSDs and lower TSH levels. Logistic regression indicated thyroid disease as a risk factor (OR=1.656) and increased TSH as a protective factor (OR=0.897) for WMSDs.

Impact:

• Highlights the significant burden of WMSDs in mechanical maintenance.
• Suggests thyroid health as a potential factor influencing WMSD risk and prevention strategies.
• Underscores the need for further research into the mechanisms linking thyroid function and musculoskeletal health in occupational settings.