Abstract:Repetitive strain injury (RSI), also known as cumulative trauma disorder, implies that an injury exists and was caused by repetitive strain, but both implications are debatable. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE), also known as cubital tunnel syndrome, is the second most common upper extremity compression neuropathy (after carpal tunnel syndrome). This article examines one particular aspect of the RSI debate: Is there scientific evidence to support a causal relationship between UNE and repetitive elbow flexio… Show more
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