Industrial medicine and acute musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 3. Cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limb in computer users.
This self-directed learning module highlights various cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limb that may be seen in computer users. The biomechanics and ergonomics of computer users are addressed in relationship to specific neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions within the neck and upper limbs. In addition to a general overview of these conditions, a case presentation is used to show the evaluation and treatment of a computer user who has carpal tunnel syndrome and concomitant de Quervain tenosynovitis.


OBJECTIVE
(a) To review the important anatomic and ergonomic basis for upper limb cumulative trauma disorders in computer users and (b) to provide an example of evaluation and treatment.
Foye
Patrick M
PM
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Rehabilitation Associates at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103-2499, USA. Patrick.Foye@umdnj.edu
Cianca
John C
JC
Prather
Heidi
H
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003201:Computers; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009787:Occupational Medicine