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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) 82:451-2 (2000)
© 2000 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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OCCUPATIONAL HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES AND DISEASES. ED. 2. Edited by Morton L. Kasdan. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus, 1998. $88.00, 556 pp.

Robert J. Strauch, M.D.

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The prevalence of occupationally related injuries of the upper extremity appears to have increased significantly over the past decade, at least insofar as reporting, recording, and treatment are concerned. Patients presenting with an injury, such as a laceration, fracture, or amputation, that is clearly related to an accident sustained on the job are easily identified as being covered under the Workers' Compensation system. Frequently, upper-extremity complaints such as diffuse or vague pain in the arm or hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, and thoracic outlet syndrome are not as readily attributable to the . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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