title: Rheumatic diseases that can be confused with work-related upper extremity disorders.
abstract: Rheumatic illnesses are a common cause for musculoskeletal complaints in the general population. All ages can be affected, including people in the prime of their working years. Secondary problems, such as entrapment neuropathies, enthesopathies, and Raynaud's syndrome, can be associated with various inflammatory arthritides. A detailed history and physical are the most important tools in screening for potential inflammatory disease in workers with upper extremity complaints.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology Associates, 4213 Maryknoll Lane, Louisville, KY 40207, USA. lisajunemd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: June
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D015984:Causality; D017281:Cost of Illness; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis; D008403:Mass Screening; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D016272:Occupational Health; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D010808:Physical Examination; D015995:Prevalence; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology