Attributing a cause to carpal tunnel syndrome is a continuing struggle

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Attributing a cause to carpal tunnel syndrome is a continuing struggle

David McBride

David McBride

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Convincing colleagues of the work-related nature of musculoskeletal disorders is a struggle, says occupational health expert David McBride, citing carpal tunnel syndrome as a prime example of where the evidence should be acknowledged

Key points, Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common diagnosis that is much more frequent in women.   An epidemiological relative risk of greater than two helps att