Spinal cord compression primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Identifying high risk groups for trauma and disc herniation and educating them about adequate safety and preventive measures helps in prevention of cord compression.

## Primary Prevention[edit | edit source]

Identifying high risk groups for trauma and disc herniation and educating them about adequate safety and preventive measures such as,[1]

* Teaching proper lifting techniques of heavy machinery
* Pre-placement strength testing and physical examination as a screening method
* Reducing the physical demands of work through the systemic work design at the workplace
* The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a lifting equation which was revised in 1991 in an attempt to determine recommended weight limits for workers

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Earle-Richardson G, Jenkins P, Fulmer S, Mason C, Burdick P, May J (2005). "An ergonomic intervention to reduce back strain among apple harvest workers in New York State". Appl Ergon. 36 (3): 327–34. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2004.12.003. PMID 15854576.

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