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Rheumatic diseases that can be confused with work-related upper extremity disorders.

June L

Rheumatology Associates, 4213 Maryknoll Lane, Louisville, KY 40207, USA. lisajunemd@hotmail.com

Rheumatic illnesses are a common cause for musculoskeletal complaints in the general population. All ages can be affected, including people in the prime of their working years. Secondary problems, such as entrapment neuropathies, enthesopathies, and Raynaud's syndrome, can be associated with various inflammatory arthritides. A detailed history and physical are the most important tools in screening for potential inflammatory disease in workers with upper extremity complaints.

Published 1 May 2006 in Clin Occup Environ Med, 5(2): 397-405, ix.
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