Industrial medicine and acute musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 3. Cumulative trauma disorders of the upper limb in computer users. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • UNLABELLED: 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. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVES: (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.

publication date

  • March 1, 2002

Research

keywords

  • Arm
  • Arm Injuries
  • Computers
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Occupational Medicine

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0036200782

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/apmr.2002.32144

PubMed ID

  • 11973690

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 83

issue

  • 3 Suppl 1