PROPORTION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES IN THE LOWER LIMBS MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY POLICE OF THE STATE OF BAHIA

Abstract

Introduction: musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are the major cause of functional limitation in adults and the leading cause of sickness in Brazil. The work of the military police (MP) requires the practice of strict, making it susceptible to the development of lesions in the lower limbs (LL). Objective: To estimate the proportion of musculoskeletal disorders in the lower limbs and associated factors among members of the PM of the State of Bahia. Methods: A cross-sectional time series, conducted with 3,652 diagnoses related to the DME in lower limbs during the period 2003 to 2007. For association between DME, age, rank, place of work and body segment were used proportion and aspect ratio to 95% confidence.  Results: The overall proportion of DME in lower limbs was 27.5%, the highest proportion for the development of diseases in PM occurred from 26 to 34 years old (30.50%), in military courts (27, 80%), operating in the sector (27.8%) being the most affected segment knees (12.6%). Conclusion: The proportion of DME in LL and PM were low, with the audience in full squares productive age and who are on the front lines of combat. Suggest new studies sho wing the problems at the national level as well as prevention policies, reducing the chances of developing ulcers.