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Occup Environ Med 58:374-381 doi:10.1136/oem.58.6.374
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Short term influence of mechanical factors on regional musculoskeletal pain: a study of new workers from 12 occupational groups

Table 10

Relations between occupational load and pain of the wrist or forearm or both

Exposure Total Wrist or forearm pain
n (%)
Adjusted for age and sex
OR (95% CI)
Lifting >25 lb (11 kg) with one hand Yes 228 23  (10) 1.2 (0.7 to 2.0)
No 832 68 (8)
Lifting >50 lb (23 kg) with two hands Yes 103 11 (11) 1.4 (0.7 to 2.8)
No 950 80 (8)
Carrying >50 lb (23 kg) on one shoulder Yes 100 8 (8) 1.0 (0.4 to 2.1)
No 962 82 (9)
Lift >25 lb (11 kg) at or above shoulder level Yes 146 16 (11) 1.4 (0.8 to 2.5)
No 911 72 (8)
Pulling >50 lb (23 kg) Yes 168 17 (10) 1.3 (0.7 to 2.3)
No 892 74 (8)
Pushing >100 lb (45 kg) Yes 136 8 (6) 0.6 (0.3 to 1.3)
No 921 83 (9)
Repetitive wrist movements ⩾4 h Yes 158 22 (14) 1.8 (1.04 to 3.1)
No 895 69 (8)

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