scholarly journals Prevalence of upper extremity symptoms and possible risk factors in workers handling paper currency

1998 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Holness ◽  
D. Beaton ◽  
R. A. House
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Paper Currency ◽  
Upper Extremity Symptoms

Clinical factors and mortality rates for non-traumatic upper extremity amputations

2021 ◽  
pp. 175319342110427
Author(s):  
Yong-Zheng Jonathan Ting ◽  
An-Sen Tan ◽  
Chi-Peng Timothy Lai ◽  
Mala Satku
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Peripheral Arterial ◽  
Extremity Amputation

Non-traumatic upper extremity amputations are an increasing concern with the rising prevalence of diabetes mellitus. To ascertain the risk factors and mortality rates for these amputations, the demographic information, amputation history, comorbidities and clinical outcomes of 140 patients who underwent non-traumatic upper extremity amputations between 1 January 2004 and 31 October 2017 were studied. Correlations were assessed using Cochran-Armitage chi-squared tests, odds ratios and multivariate binomial logistic regression as appropriate. Diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, end-stage renal failure, peripheral arterial disease and prior lower extremity amputation were significant risk factors for multiple upper extremity amputations. One-year, 2-year and 5-year mortality rates were 12%, 15% and 38%, respectively, following first upper extremity amputation. The risk factors for upper extremity amputations correspond with those for lower extremity amputations, comprising mainly diabetes mellitus and its related comorbidities. The mortality rates for non-traumatic upper extremity amputations highlight their significant burden on patients. Level of evidence: III

scholarly journals Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis: risk factors, diagnosis, treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Camelia C. DIACONU ◽  
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Mădălina ILIE ◽  
Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Brachiocephalic Vein ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Thrombosis Risk ◽  
Effort Thrombosis

Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis is a condition with increasing prevalence, with high risk of morbidity and mortality, due to embolic complications. In the majority of the cases, thrombosis involves more than one venous segment, most frequently being affected the subclavian vein, followed by internal jugular vein, brachiocephalic vein and basilic vein. Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis in patients without risk factors for thrombosis is called primary deep venous thrombosis and includes idiopathic thrombosis and effort thrombosis. Deep venous thrombosis of upper extremity is called secondary when there are known risk factors and it is encountered mainly in older patients, with many comorbidities. The positive diagnosis is established only after paraclinical and imaging investigations, ultrasonography being the most useful diagnostic method. The most important complication, with high risk of death, is pulmonary embolism. Treatment consists in anticoagulant therapy, for preventing thrombosis extension and pulmonary embolism.

scholarly journals Old and new risk factors for upper extremity deep venous thrombosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 2471-2478 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. BLOM ◽  
C. J. M. DOGGEN ◽  
S. OSANTO ◽  
F. R. ROSENDAAL
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity

Associations of screen work with neck and upper extremity symptoms: a systematic review with meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 502-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Coenen ◽  
Henk F van der Molen ◽  
Alex Burdorf ◽  
Maaike A Huysmans ◽  
Leon Straker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Tablet Computers ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Upper Extremity Symptoms

ObjectivesIt has often been suggested that screen work (ie, work on desktop, laptop, notebook or tablet computers) is a risk factor for neck and upper extremity symptoms. However, an up-to-date overview and quantification of evidence are lacking. We aimed to systematically review the association of exposure to screen work with neck and upper extremity symptoms from prospective studies.MethodsAn electronic database search (PubMed, Embase, Cinahl and Scopus) for prospective studies on the association of exposure to screen work and musculoskeletal symptoms was conducted. Studies were synthesised regarding extracted data and risk of bias, and meta-analyses were conducted.ResultsAfter screening 3423 unique references, 19 articles from 12 studies (with 18 538 participants) were included for the current review, with the most recent exposure assessment reported in 2005. Studies described duration and input frequency of screen work (ie, computer, keyboard and mouse use, assessed using self-reports or software recordings) and musculoskeletal symptoms (ie, self-reported neck/shoulder and distal upper extremity symptoms and diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome [CTS]). Although there was overall an increased occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms with larger exposure to screen work (relative risk: 1.11 [1.03 1.19]), findings were rather inconsistent with weaker (and statistically non-significant) risks when screen work was assessed by software recording (1.05 [0.91 1.21]) compared to with self-report (1.14 [1.03 1.19]).ConclusionsWe found an increased risk of musculoskeletal symptoms with screen work. However, the evidence is heterogeneous, and it is striking that it lacks information from contemporary screen work using laptop, notebook or tablet computers.

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