Computer work and musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This review examines the evidence for an association between computer work and neck and upper extremity disorders (except carpal tunnel syndrome).

Methods

A systematic critical review of studies of computer work and musculoskeletal disorders verified by a physical examination was performed.

Results

A total of 22 studies (26 articles) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results show limited evidence for a causal relationship between computer work per se, computer mouse and keyboard time related to a diagnosis of wrist tendonitis, and for an association between computer mouse time and forearm disorders. Limited evidence was also found for a causal relationship between computer work per se and computer mouse time related to tension neck syndrome, but the evidenc

SUBMITTER: Waersted M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2874766 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature