Travers P H
Occupational Health Program, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115-9957.
Occup Med. 1988 Apr-Jun;3(2):271-83.
The incidence of occupationally induced cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremities appears to be in the rise in the United States. Such disorders account for a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity and economic burden. The author defines the problem and its etiology, reviews appropriate screening procedures and the diagnosis, summarizes treatment approaches, and concludes with a discussion of preventative measures that should be considered.
在美国，职业性诱发的上肢累积性创伤疾病的发病率似乎在上升。这类疾病给人类带来了巨大痛苦、导致生产力损失并造成经济负担。作者对该问题及其病因进行了界定，回顾了适当的筛查程序和诊断方法，总结了治疗方法，并最后讨论了应考虑的预防措施。
