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    Kathy and all BIOMCH-Lers:

    Suggest you post this to ergoweb-list@ergoweb.mech.utah.edu, a listserv for
    professionals in Ergonomics and Human Factors. (I recommend this for any
    BIOMCH-Ler who has a Human Factors/Ergonomics-related question. It's a great
    source for related info!)

    I can add to your list the following activities: small parts assembly, most
    microscope work, and anything that involves fine motor function of the hands in
    a repetitive manner. These activities also seem to present risk factors related
    to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. There are many checklists which
    can be used to evaluate the risk factors potentially related to CTS. For a
    start, visit ErgoWeb at http://www.ergoweb.com.

    My questions to you is whether you are really strictly interested in carpal
    tunnel, or if you might also want to consider other cumulative trauma
    disorders/repetitive stress injuries (CTD/RSI). This is what a lot of
    Ergonomists make their living tackling.

    Regards,
    Jeff
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    To: BIOMCH-L @ NIC.SURFNET.NL @ INTERNET
    From: Rolo123 @ aol.com ("Kathy Roelofsen (Chapman University)")
    Date: 04/09/97 03:09:44 AM PDT
    Subject: causes of carpal tunnel syndrome

    Dear Biomch-L subscribers,
    I am trying to determine what activities/factors can cause carpal tunnel
    syndrome. So far my literature search has revealed keyboard work, sign
    language interpretation, wrist & finger spasticity, and dental hygiene work
    (I will provide references to anyone interested). Is anyone aware of other
    commonly recognized causes of CTS that I have not listed (especially if it is
    in the literature)? If so, would you mind sharing your references? Thank
    you very much!
    Sincerely,
    Rolo 123
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