Musculoskeletal disorder
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Musculoskeletal Disorder (pronounced: muhs-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl dis-or-der) is a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
Etymology
The term "Musculoskeletal Disorder" is derived from the Latin words "musculus" meaning muscle, "sceletus" meaning skeleton, and the Greek word "disorder" meaning irregularity or disturbance.
Definition
Musculoskeletal Disorders, often abbreviated as MSDs, are injuries or pain in the body's musculoskeletal system. These disorders can affect the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. MSDs can occur due to a single event or over a period of time due to repetitive motion, high force, awkward postures, and other risk factors.
Related Terms
- Ergonomics: The study of people's efficiency in their working environment. Ergonomics can play a significant role in the prevention of MSDs.
- Repetitive Strain Injury: A condition in which the prolonged performance of repetitive actions, typically with the hands, causes pain or impairment of function in the muscles and nerves.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A common MSD affecting the hand and wrist.
- Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease and a common type of MSD.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Musculoskeletal disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Musculoskeletal disorder
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