Table 1: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. Adapted from Graham C - Ergonomics in Dentistry, Part 1 [1].

Signs of MSDs:

· Decreased range of motion

· Loss of normal sensation

· Decreased grip strength

· Loss of normal movement

· Loss of coordination

Symptoms of MSDs:

· Excessive fatigue in the shoulders and neck

· Tingling, burning, or other pain in arms

· Weak grip, cramping of hands

· Numbness in fingers and hands

· Clumsiness and dropping of objects

· Hypersensitivity in hands and fingers