Determining the cause of upper extremity complaints in the workplace.
Occupational musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity have been termed cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and are considered to result from repetitive job function. Determination of work-relatedness of CTDs has far-reaching consequences. The physician equipped with objective, scientific knowledge is less likely to encourage disability or stress the workers' compensation system.
Derebery
V J
VJ
Department of Occupational Medicine, Concentra Medical Centers, Austin,Texas, USA.
D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D015984:Causality; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*