| Carpal tunnel syndrome--can it be a work related condition? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19893795 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions seen in clinical practice. Many in the workforce, both male and female, will develop carpal tunnel syndrome and many will claim that their workplace has caused their condition. OBJECTIVE: This article seeks to guide the examining practitioner in answering the questions of patients and insurance companies as to whether a patient with the established diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome has an acceptable workers' compensation claim for treatment. DISCUSSION: Carpal tunnel syndrome is mostly constitutional and due to intrinsic factors such as genetics, body weight, and endocrine and rheumatoid disease. Extrinsic and work related factors such as forces applied to the wrist, and working in cold temperatures and with vibrating equipment will also be discussed. |
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Authors:
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W Bruce Conolly; John H McKessar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 38 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-06 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: 2010-04-06 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 684-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of New South Wales, Sydney Hospital, New South Wales. |
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Australia Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis*, physiopathology Cold Temperature Female Hand Strength Humans Male Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*, physiopathology Protective Clothing / utilization Risk Factors Sex Factors Vibration Workers' Compensation* |
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Aust Fam Physician. 2009 Dec;38(12):953 Aust Fam Physician. 2009 Dec;38(12):953 |
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