Beschreibung
Upper limb patients in an occupational context represent a diagnostic challenge and are often labeled non-specific. The presented studies of upper limb pain patients in occupational medicine, in general practice, and among computer operators have shown frequent patterns of selective weakness, adverse sensation, and mechanical allodynia of nerve trunks. The patterns were reliably and accurately identified through the applied physical examination and their presence was in accordance with focal nerve afflictions with characteristic locations. These studies show the importance of a thorough physical neurological examination in upper limb patients, who may otherwise risk an erroneous diagnosis.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Jørgen Riis Jepsen has worked as consultant and head at Department of Occupational Medicine, Hospital of South-western Jutland in Esbjerg and as Associate Professor at the Center of Maritime Health and Society, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark. His major research addressed work-related upper limb disorders.
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