Bancone C, Leghissa P, Santini M, Cologni G, Bacis M, Mosconi G
U.S.C. Medicina del Lavoro, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo.
G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2007 Jul-Sep;29(3 Suppl):305-7.
The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in a group of bakers and to evaluate the presence of a biomechanical risk for upper limbs in the technological cycle. Health assessment (history, clinical examination, upper limbs electromyography) and risk evaluation through Check List OCRA (Occupational Repetitive Actions - Colombini / Occhipinti) have confirmed the initial hypothesis, placing this profession between those at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
