Staal J B, de Bie R A, Hendriks E J M
Department of Epidemiology and Caphri Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Feb;21(1):123-33. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2006.09.001.
Work-related upper extremity disorders are a major cause for complaints and disability in worker populations. They may consist of a range of symptoms in the upper extremity, either clearly localised or more widespread, and are usually preceded or affected by exposure to physical activities and/or postures at work. In order to develop effective management strategies, both from a prevention and treatment perspective, more knowledge is needed with regard to the nature, pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors of this group of disorders. This chapter reviews the clinical manifestations, mechanisms and aetiology of work-related upper extremity disorders through an exploration of the literature. We also examine and discuss the evidence for the effectiveness of several preventative and therapeutic interventions.
与工作相关的上肢疾病是劳动者群体中投诉和残疾的主要原因。它们可能表现为上肢的一系列症状,症状要么明显局限,要么更为广泛,并且通常在接触工作中的体力活动和/或姿势之前出现或受到其影响。为了从预防和治疗的角度制定有效的管理策略,需要更多关于这类疾病的性质、病理生理机制和危险因素的知识。本章通过对文献的探究,综述了与工作相关的上肢疾病的临床表现、机制和病因。我们还研究并讨论了几种预防和治疗干预措施有效性的证据。