Musculoskeletal disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders primarily manifest as pain and functional impairment of varying severity, often occurring on a daily basis and caused or exacerbated by work

Our missions

  • Monitoring trends in musculoskeletal disorders

  • Monitoring changes in occupational exposure to MSD risk factors to enable the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Promote our findings and support their implementation by decision-makers and stakeholders

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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66 publications

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A study of the onset and progression of low back pain according to work arrangements during the lockdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic, from March 17 to May 10, 2020, in mainland France

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To better understand the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among workers in various sectors of the building and public works industry, in order to combat them more effectively. Sumer Study 2010

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Socio-occupational characteristics, recognition as an occupational disease, and functional and occupational outcomes among patients who underwent surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in the Île-de-France region (2009–2012)

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Occupational diseases

thematic dossier

Occupational diseases are defined as any illness that may be work-related but is not recognized as an occupational disease by a social security system.

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