Epidemiological investigation and functional analysis of neck and low back pain in Air Force flying personnel
10.3760/cma.j.cn113854-20220223-00022
- VernacularTitle:空军飞行人员颈腰痛调查与功能障碍分析
- Author:
Keyu LIN
1
;
Xi CHEN
;
Xin LI
;
Liang HU
;
Zhao WANG
;
Xuebin WANG
;
Ping WANG
Author Information
1. 南部战区空军医院脊柱伤病防治中心，广州 510062
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neck pain;
Low back pain;
Risk factors;
Flying Personnel
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2022;33(4):205-210
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To provide references for the prevention and treatment of neck and low back pain in flying personnel by investigating the prevalence status of neck and low back pain and the degree of dysfunction.Methods:A self-made questionnaire combined with neck disability index (NDI) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) were used to analyze the detection rate of neck and low back pain in flying personnel. The prevalence status of neck and low back pain was compared among different post, types of aircraft, age and flying hours. The risk factors of neck and low back pain were analyzed in flying personnel.Results:①The prevalence rate of low back pain in combat/technical personnel were higher than that in pilots, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=4.88, P=0.027). The prevalence rate of neck pain in transporter flying personnel were higher than that in fighter pilots, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.001). NDI of transporter and bomber flying personnel were higher than that in fighter pilots (all P=0.001). ODI of transporter flying personnel were higher than that in fighter pilots and bomber flying personnel, and the differences were statistically significant ( P=0.001, 0.024). ②There was significant difference in the prevalence rate of neck and low back pain among fighter pilots with different flying hours ( χ2=7.96, P=0.022); there was significant difference in the NDI of transporter/bomber flying personnel with different flying hours ( H=9.53, P=0.023). NDI of transporter/bomber flying personnel with flying hours >2 000 h was higher than that of transporter/bomber flying personnel with flying hours <500 h, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.041). ③There were significant differences in the NDI and the prevalence rate of low back pain among transporter/bomber flying personnel with different age groups ( H=13.10, χ 2=7.81, P=0.001, 0.020). NDI of the transporter/bomber flying personnel older than 40 years was higher than that in other age groups, and the differences were statistically significant ( P=0.002, 0.029). The prevalence rate of low back pain of the transporter/bomber flying personnel older than 40 years was higher than that in transporter/bomber flying personnel aged 31-40 years, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.013). ④Aircraft type was the risk factor for neck and low back pain in flying personnel ( P=0.009), OR=3.06, P<0.001. Conclusions:The prevalence rate of low back pain in combat/technical personnel was higher than that in pilots. The prevalence rate of neck and low back pain in transporter flying personnel was higher than that in other types of aircraft.
