A Case of Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Due To Repetitive Motions.
- Author:
Jung Won KIM
1
;
Insun PARK
;
Youngjoon LEE
;
Yu Chang KIM
;
Pilja KIM
;
Dongmug KANG
;
Chae Un LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea. hedoc@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome;
Work-Related;
Repetitive Motions;
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome*;
Cumulative Trauma Disorders;
Elbow;
Elbow Joint;
Hand;
Hematologic Tests;
Human Engineering;
Muscle Weakness;
Muscles;
Neuritis;
Return to Work;
Ulnar Nerve;
Upper Extremity;
Workplace
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2000;12(2):310-318
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To report cubital tunnel syndrome due to repetitive motions. METHODS: A worker complaining muscle weakness and atrophy of the right hand intrinsic muscles admitted to a hospital. We evaluated him with blood tests, neurophysiologic studies (NCV & EMG), plain X-ray and US at the both elbows. We investigated his occupational history, and videotaped his work motions based on the work cycle at his previous work site. Finally, an ergonomics expert analyzed the motions using rapid upper limb assessment (RULA). RESULTS: NCV & EMG studies reveals slow conduction velocity on both ulnar nerve across the elbow, more severely in the right side. US shows us compatible finding with diffuse neuritis of both ulnar nerves at both elbows. RULA score is 7. CONCLUSION: We confirmed that the workers symptoms were related to his previous jobs demanding repetitive motions using the elbow joints. It is necessary that we should prepare appropriate measures to evaluate, prevent, rehabilitate, and help injured workers to return to work.
