About the Program
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is so common that health care providers and workers think they know everything about it. This presentation will include some robust evidence that will seriously challenge a number of myths that have accumulated over time.
The main sources of evidence are data from an ongoing, major prospective cohort study on distal upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders that involved 920 workers followed monthly for over 3 years.
We will discuss risk factors, prevention and diagnostic issues. This will include a global discussion of whether the condition is work-related. Treatment will be covered from an evidence-based perspective.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this educational presentation, the learner will be able to:
- list the 4 most common non-occupational risk factors for CTS;
- describe the utility of Phalen’s and Tinel’s signs in the diagnosis of CTS; and
- recall the main job physical factor to target for prevention of CTS.
About the Faculty
Dr. Hegmann is the Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and a Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. He has been the Principle Investigator (PI) and Co-PI for numerous studies including Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders and Low Back Pain at the University of Utah. Dr. Hegmann has lectured throughout the United States and in Egypt, Switzerland, Norway and Korea. Dr. Hegmann teaches Occupational Injuries and Disorders, Clinical Prevention, and Occupational Epidemiology for the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
How Does the Webcast Work?
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The purchase price for this archived webcast is $50 for members and $75 for non-members.
