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Work related upper limb disorders.

E Michael Shanahan¹, Peter Jezukaitis

¹Department of Medicine, Flinders University, South Australia. michael.shanahan@fmc.sa.gov.au

Australian Family Physician

|December 7, 2006

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Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) are common and challenging to manage due to diagnostic and treatment uncertainties. This review outlines WRULDs and effective management strategies for medical practitioners.

Area of Science:

Occupational Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Rehabilitation

Background:

Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) represent a significant portion of workers' compensation claims.
Effective management of WRULDs presents challenges for healthcare providers due to various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail prevalent WRULDs.
To summarize contemporary management approaches for WRULDs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of common WRULDs.
Synthesis of current evidence-based management strategies.

Main Results:

Common WRULDs include tendinopathies, nerve entrapments, and epicondylitis.
Management strategies involve accurate diagnosis, addressing etiological factors, and tailored treatment plans.

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Conclusions:

Diagnostic, etiological, and therapeutic uncertainties complicate WRULD identification and management.
The workers' compensation system adds complexity.
Medical practitioners can utilize specific strategies to aid patients with upper limb pain, reduce distress, minimize disability, and enhance function.