INDUSTRIAL REHABILITATION-MEDICINE .3. CASE-STUDIES IN UPPER EXTREMITY CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS

This self-directed learning module highlights new advances in this top ic area, It is part of the chapter on industrial rehabilitation medici ne in the Self-Directed physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation, This section co ntains three case studies discussing nerve, joint, and soft tissue pat hology and work disability due to upper extremity pain, New areas of i nterest covered in this section include the controversy regarding the work causality of upper extremity disorders, a detailed review of the impact of upper quadrant postural dysfunction on symptom perpetuation, and the assessment and nonsurgical management of thoracic outlet synd rome. (C) 1997 bg the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabi litation.