Conditions & RSI
Radial tunnel syndrome
The radial tunnel is a space formed between five anatomical structures at the outside point of the elbow. Movements such as repetitive rotation of the forearm cause constriction of this space which puts pressure on the posterior interosseous nerve, a branch of the radial nerve. Occupations at risk include supermarket checkout cashiers who have to rotate their forearms when passing items through the scanner.
Symptoms may include pain in the elbow and/or forearm, which may feel worse when the middle finger is pressed backwards.
Treatments may include restricting movements of the forearm, splinting, anti-inflammatories, and physiotherapy. As in all RSI-type conditions, some changes will usually need to be made to the activity or process which is causing the pain. If other strategies are not helpful, surgery may be considered.
References:
'RSI' and the Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders
Dr P.V.A. McLoughlin
Peterborough Press, Milton Keynes, 1998
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Conditions & RSI
Conditions
Tendon Related Disorders
Tendinitis
Tenosynovtis
Epicondylitis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytren's Contracture
Trigger Finger
Gangolian Cyst
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Nerve Related Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Guyon Canal Syndrome
Pronator Teres Syndrome
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Cervical Syndrome
Muscle Related Disorders
Tension Neck Syndrome
Muscle Sprain & Strain
Myalgia & Myositis
Writers Cramp
Circulatory Disorders
Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
Reynauds Phenomenon or Disease
Vibration White Finger
Bursa Related Disorders
Bursitis
Non Specific Pain
Double Crush Syndrome
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