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cervicobrachial syndrome
nonspecific term
Etiology:
risk factos
- forced body posture
- repetitive movements at work
- straining arms & cervical spine during household activities
Epidemiology:
- unskilled workers
Clinical manifestations:
- pain, numbness, weakness, & swelling in the region of the neck & shoulder
Management:
- rest, avoid offending activity
- physical therapy
General
syndrome
occupational disease
neck pain; cervicalgia
shoulder pain
References
- Aynesworth KH
THE CERVICOBRACHIAL SYNDROME.
A DISCUSSION OF THE ETIOLOGY WITH REPORT OF TWENTY CASES.
Ann Surg. 1940 May; 111(5): 724-742.
PMID: 17857579
- Krapac L, Krmpotic A, Pavicevic L, Domljan Z.
Cervicobrachial syndrome--work and disability.
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 1992 Sep;43(3):255-62.
PMID: 1466632
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1387938/
- MDguidelines. Cervicobrachial Syndrome
http://www.mdguidelines.com/cervicobrachial-syndrome