Investigation of knee disorders in electromechanical soldiers of a warship

VernacularTitle:某舰机电官兵膝关节疾病情况调查与分析
Author: Peifeng SUN ¹ ; Yan SUI ; Guofeng XIA ; Xiaoliang LI ; Qi LIU ; Chunsheng TAO
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1. 266071 山东青岛,海军第九七一医院骨科一病区
Keywords: Electromechanical soldiers; Knee joint; Disease; Prevention and treatment measures
From: Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(3):219-222
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the knee disorders and risk factors in electromechanical soldiers of a warship,so as to provide a basis for prevention and treatment measures.Methods The knee disorders and treatment data of 200 electromechanical soldiers(study group)and 200 soldiers from other departments(control group)were colected by questionnaire survey and medical records.Results The incidence of knee diseases was 37.5%(75 cases)in the study group,which was significantly higher than that in the control group(16.0%,32 cases,P＜0.05).Traumatic and degenerative diseases were the main types of knee disorders.Age and body mass index were the influencing factors of knee disorders in electromechanical soldiers.Conclusion There is a high incidence of knee disorders in electromechanical soldiers,which is related to a variety of factors.Appropriate prevention and treatment measures are of great significance to reduce the incidence of knee disorders,promote rapid recovery,and reduce non-combat casualty.