Work-related musculoskeletal diseases in hospital workers: Upper extremity problems
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[Work related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity].
Various musculoskeletal syndromes are considered to be work-related. The prevalence of a few of these syndromes is high. Repeated or continuous application of force over a prolonged period to the same muscle group, tendon, bursa or peripheral nerve, can cause cumulative damage. Non-physiological position of the upper limb during work time, can add further injury. The most frequent syndromes are...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1302-7123,1308-5123
DOI: 10.5350/semb.20141202054038