Soft tissue disorders of the upper extremities.
The incidence of occupationally induced cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremities appears to be in the rise in the United States. Such disorders account for a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity and economic burden. The author defines the problem and its etiology, reviews appropriate screening procedures and the diagnosis, summarizes treatment approaches, and concludes with a discussion of preventative measures that should be considered.
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Occupational Health Program, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115-9957.
D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation