[Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity associated with work: from presentation to work maintenance]

The so called Musculo-Squeletal-Disorders in the upper extremity are frequent and are responsible for a significant cost. The increase in registered work-related affections has been quite impressive in the past few years. The type of social undertaking is determinant on the evolution and final outcome of the pathology. Our proposal for a "Passport to work continuation" follows two goals: facilitate and enhance the relations between medical and social workers concerned by the patient's course reduce the time off-work, improve prevention of work related pathologies, avoid dismissal for inaptitude, start earlier a vocational training, a rehabilitation or an adaptation of the work station.