Prevalence of post-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders among the Rana Plaza tragedy patients.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was done to identify the prevalence of post-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders among the Rana Plaza tragedy patients. Objective: To find out the presenting complains of the post-traumatic patients, to identify the most affected body part of the post-traumatic patients, to determine socio demographic characteristics of the study population. Methodology: The study design was crosssectional. Total 50 samples were selected convenience for this study from at Savar upzella. Data was collected by using mixed type of questionnaire. Descriptive statistic was used for data analysis. Results: The result of the study shows that, 60% had post-traumatic musculoskeletal disorder & participants mean age was 28.93 years is more vulnerable. Most of the participant education level was primary level (30%) & illiterate (20%). The duration of job experience 5-15 years (60%) most commonly suffered by the PTMDs. In this research, the researcher found the participants had post-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders with higher prevalence of pain. The result indicates that most pain of the body regions is in the spine (43.3%), knee (13.3%), hip (13.3%), ankle (13.3%). The maximum severity of symptom was moderate (70%). The most common risk factors were working in same position for long time (60%) during sitting and standing and most common risk factor in sewing (73.3%) during sitting. Most of the patient about 80% participants had taken physiotherapy treatment for their condition. The percentage of prognosis were improved in (63.3%). Conclusion: The study was found the strong evidence that prevalence of posttraumatic musculoskeletal disorders among the Rana Plaza tragedy patients. In order to reduce musculoskeletal problems, correct postural practices, physiotherapy treatment, proper design of tools and equipment’s significantly can prevent MSDs. Key words: PTMDs, Rana Plaza tragedy patients.