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Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler

Year 2022, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 63 - 69, 29.04.2022
https://doi.org/10.47572/muskutd.991961

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, omurga ağrılarının uçuş personelinde görülme sıklığının ve uçuş ortamında buna neden olabilecek predispozan faktörlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Kesitsel planlanan bu çalışma, 2012-2019 tarihleri arasında yapıldı. Katılımcılara, demografik özelliklerinin, kullanmış oldukları hava taşıtı tipinin, uçuş saatlerinin, gece görüş gözlüğü (GGG) kullanma durumlarının, fiziksel aktivite durumlarının ve omurga ağrılarının sorgulandığı anket formu uygulanmıştır. Çalışmaya, 22-52 (29.93±5.2) yaş arası 475 katılımcı dahil edilmiştir. Uçucu personelde boyun ağrısı sıklığı %5.89 (n=28), bel ağrı sıklığı %9.89 (n=47) olarak bulunmuştur. Bel ve boyun ağrılarına; yaş, hava taşıtının tipi, toplam uçuş saatleri, GGG kullanma durumları, düzenli fiziksel aktivite ve boyun egzersizi yapma gibi faktörlerin etki ettiği bulunmuştur. Bel ağrısı skorları ile yaş ve toplam uçuş saatleri arasında pozitif yönde düşük korelasyon (sırasıyla, r=0,134, r=0,177, p<0.05); düzenli fiziksel aktivite ile ise negatif yönde yüksek korelasyon saptanmıştır (r=-0,635, p<0.05). Erkek katılımcılarda bel ağrısı skorlarının helikopter pilotlarında yüksek olduğu (p<0.05) bulunmuştur. Bel ağrısı skorlarının 30-39 yaş arası, 3000 saat ve üzerinde uçuş saati olan ve GGG kullanan uçuş personelinde yüksek olduğu (p<0.05) tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, düzenli fiziksel aktivitede bulunanlarda bel ağrısı skorlarının düşük olduğu (p<0.05) saptanmıştır. Çalışmamızda boyun ağrısı sıklığının, boyun egzersizi yapmayanlarda da yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0.05). Çalışmamızda yaşın, uçulan hava aracı tipinin, toplam uçuş süresinin ve GGG kullanımının bel boyun ağrılarına etki ettiği, düzenli fiziksel aktivitelerde bulunulmasının bel-boyun ağrılarını azalttığı gösterilmiştir. Kişi ve yaşa özgü doğru fiziksel aktivite ve bel-boyun egzersizlerinin yapılması, omurga geometrisine ekstra yük bindiren her türlü ekipman kullanımında ergonomik kurallara riayet edilmesinin uçuş personelinin bel ve boyun ağrılarının önlenebilmesi ve azaltılabilmesinde yardımcı olacağı değerlendirilmektedir. 

Thanks

Doç. Dr. Ümit AYDOĞAN'a, Uzm. Dr. Yusuf ERSAL'a ve Uzm. Dr. Nazım ATA'ya çalışma başlangıcındaki katkılarından ötürü teşekkür ederiz.

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Spinal Pain and Predisposing Factors in Flight Personnel

Year 2022, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 63 - 69, 29.04.2022
https://doi.org/10.47572/muskutd.991961

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine the frequency of spine pain in the flight personnel and predisposing factors that may cause spine pain in-flight environment. This study was planned in cross-sectional design and conducted between 2012 and 2019. A questionnaire form was performed to examine the demographic features, the type of aircraft, the flight times, the use of night vision goggles (NVG), the physical activity and the spine pain. 475 subjects aged between 22 and 52 (29.93±5.2) participated in this study. Neck pain was 5.89% (n=28) and waist pain was 9.89% (n=47). Low correlation was found between low back pain scores with age and total flight times (r=0.134, r=0.177, p<0.05). There was a negative correlation with back pain scores and regular physical activity (r=-0.635, r=p<0.05). Low back pain scores in male participants were found to be higher in helicopter pilots, and 30-39 years old group, 3000 hours or more flight hours group and NVG group (p<0.05). Additionally, low back pain scores were found to be low (p<0.05) in those with regular physical activity. Neck pain was found to be higher in aircrew who did not perform neck exercise (p<0.05). In our study, it was determined that age, aircraft type and total flight time, NVG usage affects back and neck pain, and regular physical activities reduce spine pain. Performing back and neck exercises tailored to the person and compliance with ergonomic rules in the use of all kinds of equipment that puts extra load on the spine may prevent and reduce back and neck pain. 

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  • 2. Grossman A, Nakdimon I, Chapnik L, Levy Y. Back symptoms in aviators flying different aircraft. Aviat Space Environ Med .2012;83:702–5.
  • 3. Pelham TW, White H, Holt LE, Lee SW. The etiology of low back pain in military helicopter aviators: prevention and treatment. Work. 2005;24(2):101–10.
  • 4. Benson AJ., Scott JR. Effects of long duration acceleration, Ernsting’s Aviation Medicine, 5 Edition, Edward Arnold Ltd, New York, 2016, 131-56.
  • 5. Wilder DG, Pope MH. Epidemiological and etiological aspects of low back pain in vibration environments-an update. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 1996;11(2):61–73.
  • 6. Alricsson M, Harms-Ringhdal K, Larsson B, Linder J, Werner S. Neck muscle strength and endurance in fighter pilots: effects of a supervised training program. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2004;75:23–8.
  • 7. Alkan Melikoglu M, Kocabas H, Sezer I, Bilgilisoy M, Tuncer T. Validation of the Turkish version of the Quebec back pain disability scale for patients with low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009;34(6):219-24.
  • 8. Yakut E, Duger T, Oksuz C, et al. Validation of the Turkish version of the Oswestry Disability Index for patients with low back pain. Spine. 2004;29:581–5.
  • 9. Bicer A, Yazici A, Camdeviren H, Erdoğan C. Assessment of pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain: reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the neck pain and disability scale. Disabil Rehabil. 2004; 26: 959-62.
  • 10. Anderson GBJ. Epidemiological features of chronic low-backpain. Lancet. 1999;354:581-5.
  • 11. Öksuz E. Prevalance, risk factors and preference-based health states of low back pain in a turkish population. Spine. 2006: 31 (25); 968-72.
  • 12. Kikukawa A, Tachibana S, Yagura S. G-related musculoskeletal spine symptoms in Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15 pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1994;65:269–72.
  • 13. Alricsson M, Harms Ringdahl K, Linder J, et al. Mobility, muscular strength, and endurance in the cervical spine in Swedish Air Force Pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2001;72:336–42.
  • 14. Hendriksen IJM, Holewin M. Degenerative changes of the spine of fighter pilots of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Aviat Space Environ Med. 1999;70:1057-63.
  • 15. Aydoğ ST, Türbedar E, Demirel AH, Tetik O. Cervical and lumbar spinal changes diagnosed in four view radiographs of 732 military pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2004;75:154–7.
  • 16. Hamalainen O, Vanharanta H, Kuusela T. Degeneration of cervical intervertebral disks in fighter pilots frequently exposed to high Gz forces. Aviat Space Environ Med 1993;64:692–6.
  • 17. Orsello CA, Philipps AS, Rice GM. Heightand in-flight low back pain association among military helicopter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med. 201384:32–7.
  • 18. Haugli L, Skogstad A, Hellesoy OH. Health, sleep, and mood perceptions reported by airline crews flying short and long hauls. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1994;65(1):27-34.
  • 19. Ylinen J, Takala E-P, Kautiainen H, et al. Effect of long-term neck muscle training on pressure pain threshold: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pain. 2005;9:673–81.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects ​Internal Diseases
Journal Section Original Article
Authors

Halil İbrahim Işıklı 0000-0002-3872-0631

Erdinç Ercan 0000-0002-4478-7031

Publication Date April 29, 2022
Submission Date September 7, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2022 Volume: 9 Issue: 1

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APA Işıklı, H. İ., & Ercan, E. (2022). Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi, 9(1), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.47572/muskutd.991961
AMA Işıklı Hİ, Ercan E. Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler. MMJ. April 2022;9(1):63-69. doi:10.47572/muskutd.991961
Chicago Işıklı, Halil İbrahim, and Erdinç Ercan. “Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları Ve Predispozan Faktörler”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi 9, no. 1 (April 2022): 63-69. https://doi.org/10.47572/muskutd.991961.
EndNote Işıklı Hİ, Ercan E (April 1, 2022) Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi 9 1 63–69.
IEEE H. İ. Işıklı and E. Ercan, “Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler”, MMJ, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 63–69, 2022, doi: 10.47572/muskutd.991961.
ISNAD Işıklı, Halil İbrahim - Ercan, Erdinç. “Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları Ve Predispozan Faktörler”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi 9/1 (April 2022), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.47572/muskutd.991961.
JAMA Işıklı Hİ, Ercan E. Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler. MMJ. 2022;9:63–69.
MLA Işıklı, Halil İbrahim and Erdinç Ercan. “Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları Ve Predispozan Faktörler”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 1, 2022, pp. 63-69, doi:10.47572/muskutd.991961.
Vancouver Işıklı Hİ, Ercan E. Uçuş Personelinde Omurga Ağrıları ve Predispozan Faktörler. MMJ. 2022;9(1):63-9.