Telesales neuropathy.
A case of bilateral ulnar neuropathies caused by overuse of the telephone is described in a 17 year old double glazing salesman. The importance of taking a good occupational history is emphasised and the need for correct staff training and appropriate equipment highlighted.
Lewis
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MB
Department of Neurology, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013689:Telephone; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*