Table 3

Percentages of upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints distributed by anatomical area

Percentages %
Localization of complaints


Male (n = 133)
Shoulder complaints
Upper arm complaints
Elbow complaints
Lower arm complaints
Wrist complaints
Hand complaints

Left Side
4.5
3.8
3.0
2.3
0.8
0.8
Right Side
5.3
4.5
3.6
3.0
3.8
3.8
Both Sides
10.5
2.3
0.8
0.8
1.5
6.0
Female (n = 131)






Left Side
12.2
5.3
0.8
3.1
2.3
1.5
Right Side
7.6
6.1
3.1
3.8
2.3
4.6
Both Sides
22.9
2.3
0.8
2.3
5.3
6.1

Eltayeb et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007 8:68   doi:10.1186/1471-2474-8-68