Work-related effort thrombosis in a millwright: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Effort thrombosis refers to axillosubclavian vein thrombosis secondary to physical activities of the upper extremity.


METHODS
This report describes the clinical presentation of effort thrombosis in a millwright and reviews the literature for occupational reports of this condition.


RESULTS
While there is a paucity of literature reporting an occupational association, work related physical demands on the upper extremity appears to increase the risk of axillosubclavian impingement and thrombosis in certain patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Effort thrombosis is a rare vascular condition of the upper extremity that may be seen in workers with repetitive, forceful, or overhead arm activities.
Pysklywec
Michael
M
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, 848 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON, Canada. mpysklywec@ohcow.on.ca
Cina
Claudio S
CS
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D034941:Upper Extremity; D056824:Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D014859:Warfarin