Abstracts for IJOEM

S001: Workplace ergonomics and the rising burden of cervical and lumbar spine disorders - a neurosurgeon’s perspective Pavan Vasoya Shri MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar [email protected] Introduction: Workplace-related spine disorders are a growing occupational health challenge, with low back pain ranking as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Industrial hubs like Jamnagar, where workers face prolonged sitting, poor ergonomics, and heavy lifting, show a rising burden. A neurosurgeon’s perspective highlights both prevention and advanced treatment options. Aims and Objectives: to assess occupational and clinical patterns of cervical and lumbar spine disorders; to identify ergonomic and lifestyle risk factors, and to evaluate outcomes of conservative and minimally invasive surgical management. Materials and Methods: A prospective study (June 2023–June 2025) included 100 patients (80 male, 20 female; 25–55 years). Occupational history, risk factors, and clinical presentations were recorded. MRI was performed in all cases. Conservative management included medication, short rest, ergonomic correction, and exercises. Minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery was performed in refractory cases. Results: Low backache was most common (45%), followed by lumbar radiculopathy (25%), neck pain (20%), and cervical radiculopathy (10%). Major risk factors were prolonged sitting (70%), poor ergonomics (60%), poor posture (55%), sedentary lifestyle (50%), high BMI (40%), and improper lifting (25%). Conservative treatment was effective in 90% of cases. Ten patients underwent surgery (lumbar discectomy 4, lumbar laminectomy 2, cervical laminoforaminotomy 4) with complete symptom resolution and return to work in 2–3 weeks. Conclusion: Spine disorders in industrial and desk-job workers are highly prevalent. While most respond to conservative treatment, minimally invasive surgery ensures rapid recovery for refractory cases. Preventive ergonomic measures, posture correction, and lifestyle changes remain critical for reducing disability. S002: General health and health determinants of scheduled tribe community in Eastern Uttar Pradesh Poonam Singh Kharwar, Devesh Kumar, Abhishek Kumar Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi [email protected] Introduction: Tribes are different from the general population because of their different way of living and community life. Although Constitution of India has made special provision for welfare of scheduled tribes (ST) but wide gaps still exists in health outcomes with scope for substantial improvement. Given the common suffering of ST population in eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), it is essential to identify the underlying correlates, which place their life to very miserable conditions in spite of welfare measures. Aims & Objectives: The present study aims to assess the health and health determinants of the ST community to identify the key thrust area. It analyzes the health status (nutrition, anaemia, MCH, hypertension) and health determinants (socioeconomic status, family size, medical facility and capability to handle medical expenditure, personal hygiene) of ST in eastern U.P. for improvement of their health and wellbeing. Materials and Methods: Present study was conducted in 5 districts of eastern U.P. namely Sonbhadra, Varanasi, Deoria, Ghazipur and Ballia covering 11416 ST families by using semi-constructed questionnaire related to general health, education and socio-economic status prepared by the authors, BP and BMI measurement and observation techniques. Results: Majority (73.4%) ST families are in poor grade, highest (96.8%) in Sonbhadra and lowest (51.5%) in Ghazipur. Only 33.16% have small family size limiting their children number to 2 or less, lack of awareness being most common reason. More than 50% of pregnant women have their delivery assisted with medical person either at home (48.48%) or in hospital (13.57%), un-assisted home delivery very common (99.29%) in Sonbhadra. Only 58.3% newborn are normal weight, 13.5% being under weight. Adults are underweight (13.5%), overweight (19.1%) and obese (9.1%). Maternal malnutrition is high among those who have many pregnancies too closely spaced. Anaemia is more common in females (91.11%) compared to males (33%).14.25% of male and 13.21% female adults are suffering from hypertension. Conclusion: Majority of ST are in poor grade, highest in Sonbhadra. Medical facility and failure in efforts to keep small family size as well as MCH, nutrition and treatment needs special attention. Protective developmental measures especially in hilly rural have not yielded desired impact on development; special budget provision remains unutilized largely. There is urgent need of robust institutions not only to bridge of wide gaps between ST and general population but also to strengthen social inclusion by incorporating study findings. S003: Atypical presentation of appendiceal intussusception in a 74-year old male Hitesh Khambholja Dhirubhai Ambani Occupational Health and Family Welfare Centre [email protected] Introduction: Appendiceal intussusception is a rare medical condition characterized by the invagination of the appendix into the caecum. It is often overlooked due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and rarity, particularly among elderly patients. Symptoms may overlap with more common gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic disease, colonic pathology, or chronic abdominal complaints, leading to delayed diagnosis. Definitive identification frequently occurs intraoperatively or on histopathological examination rather than through initial clinical assessment. Aims and Objectives: were to report an atypical presentation of appendiceal intussusception in an elderly male; to highlight the diagnostic challenges associated with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms; to emphasize the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion in elderly patients with vague or chronic gastrointestinal complaints; and, to underline the role of imaging, surgery, and histopathology in confirming the diagnosis Materials and Methods: This is a single-patient case report involving a 74-year-old Indian male, a retired government schoolteacher, who presented with persistent heartburn, belching, and abdominal bloating for one month, with similar intermittent symptoms for the preceding six months. Clinical evaluation included routine laboratory investigations and abdominal ultrasonography, which revealed only mild prostatomegaly. Due to persistent symptoms, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed, showing features suggestive of non-complicated acute appendicitis. The patient underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. Intraoperative findings were documented, and the resected appendix was sent for histopathological examination. Results: Laparoscopic exploration revealed a very elongated and moderately inflamed appendix with its base deeply buried within the caecum. There was associated thickening of the mesoappendix and peri-appendicular mesentery, raising suspicion of appendiceal intussusception. Histopathological examination confirmed acute on chronic appendicitis with peri-appendicitis. Microscopic findings included mucosal ulceration, dense transmural inflammatory infiltrates, and inflammation extending into the surrounding adipose tissue. No granulomas, atypia, or malignancy were identified. Conclusion: Appendiceal intussusception is a rare and often underdiagnosed condition, especially in elderly patients presenting with atypical or nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. This case highlights the importance of considering appendiceal pathology even when symptoms suggest upper gastrointestinal disease. Cross-sectional imaging aids in preoperative evaluation, while surgical exploration and histopathology provide definitive diagnosis. Early recognition and timely surgical management are essential to prevent complications and ensure favorable outcomes. S004: Migraine in the Indian workplace Neha Singhal, Dipannita Kaushik, Rohan Desai, Ishan Patel, Ashish Bondia Pfizer Healthcare India Private Limited Email: [email protected] Introduction: Migraine is a major global health concern, ranking second worldwide in with disability and among women It has a substantial and report a in India well the global and This study to identify key challenges to and management among in and to to workplace and of life for Materials and Methods: conducted a study and 2 with patient 2 2 occupational health and Indian the key challenges and Results: Migraine a substantial burden on the and from is due to work through more than confirmed by of medical among those who are underdiagnosed or in with awareness while delayed and are confirmed by and of workplace especially in and Indian with substantial for both and the lack of and in like and medical particularly in chronic a patient awareness and patient for workplace and and risk and with a Conclusion: Migraine in workplace is by and through awareness workplace and health and among awareness and management into occupational health health and findings and of in workers in - 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a evaluation of risk in an Indian industrial [email protected] Introduction: are a major cause of and in with rising among Industrial are particularly due to occupational sedentary and risk risk such as and for and Objectives: the risk among industrial the Occupational Health Centre using and to risk different Methods: A study was conducted on health of industrial at between on status, and were The risk was using and were into low risk was to identify Results: of were as low and high the the to and high The and the highest of Low risk and was particularly in with risk factors, who were more frequently into risk by and compared to Conclusion: risk are for of risk in industrial of were as the urgent need for highlights the importance of and to the Indian industrial A study on health and the factors it and health among industrial workers with and in a hospital of Singh Medical and [email protected] Introduction: and are major health challenges with rising in of like chronic conditions management and medical to prevent complications and of life. Health and impact This study aims to factors among industrial workers with and in a hospital in Aims and Objectives: The study aims to assess health factors it and among industrial workers with and at a hospital in Materials and Methods: A study was conducted in the of Medical and industrial workers and with or for at six were through was through using a questionnaire covering health and and was by and and by was performed using and of health Results: were between health and status, and Industrial workers from different health workers of health than males of with health than those with conditions to included and lack of awareness of Conclusion: This study highlights health among and industrial workers is by and status and female are associated with Health also with of of and health factors is essential for management and outcomes in of factors, and the of personal among workers in Medical [email protected] Introduction: from remain one of the leading of and in the global with such as India a high burden due to rapid industrial and the of Protective particularly a critical role in the and of such to and to occupational in and Aims and Objectives: This study risk among and factors, and using and to Materials and Methods: A study of male workers in risk and awareness using and and were using and to identify risk factors, and Results: of were to at to high risk The most factors included or poor poor or and or work was with workers who not showing a of high risk findings low and lack of in or to Conclusion: The study highlights a critical in occupational among The high of to high risk the urgent need for and and and of especially are The outcomes with and risk a and of work on the and health among workers Limited [email protected] Introduction: work health and of life and at risk due to workplace or work work is to impact health with of social life leading to risk of Aims and Objectives: This study the in health and among and workers in the where is by of in Materials and Methods: This study was conducted between to among workers in the the workers were A was to on and measures, laboratory and evaluate were from of medical was in and using were as and was to study and between was performed with as the and and as A of was to Results: the were in work The of the was and were Majority of workers