Industrial medicine and acute musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 7. Acute industrial musculoskeletal injuries in the aging workforce.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 88(3 Suppl 1): S34-9; quiz S40-8, 2007 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17321848
ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED This learning module highlights the unique challenges faced by physicians treating the aging workforce. It is part of the industrial medicine and acute musculoskeletal rehabilitation study guide in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Factors intrinsic and extrinsic to the patient that increase the risk of injury with aging are outlined. Low back injuries are the most common musculoskeletal complaint in the aging workforce. A conceptual framework for low back pain with aging, a differential diagnosis, and appropriate laboratory and radiographic investigations are also presented. Determination of causation in the setting of comorbid medical conditions and rehabilitation strategies are reviewed. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE:
To recognize diagnosis and treatment issues that are unique to the aging worker.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Aging
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders
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Musculoskeletal System
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article