“Repetitive stress injuries” result from overuse of a tendon unit, causing inflammation, followed by pain and swelling. These injuries can become debilitating. They include “computeritis” or “carpal tunnel syndrome” (a hand syndrome), and “tennis elbow” (affects the outer part of the elbow). When these injuries are caused by work, you could have options for legal recourse, depending on the facts of your case. Get in touch with a repetitive stress injury lawyer to learn more.
电脑炎或腕管综合症
电脑炎是一种手部综合症，由手、手指或手腕的重复运动（例如打字时发生的运动）引起。穿过手腕附近由骨骼和韧带形成的结构（“腕管”）的肌腱、神经和动脉会受到刺激和发炎，并出现疼痛。如果不治疗或改变病情，电脑炎通常会恶化并变成慢性。
计算机炎通常被称为腕管综合症。其症状包括拇指、食指和无名指麻木和刺痛。电脑工作人员和办公室工作人员并不是唯一可能患上这种综合症的人。从事切割、小零件组装、精加工、缝纫和清洁工作的工人也面临风险。与腕管问题相关的职业群体包括杂货店收银员、音乐家、木匠、牙科保健员、电子装配工人以及使用链锯、铆锤、冲击钻机和振动磨光机的人员。
网球肘——不仅仅适合网球运动员
网球肘（外上髁炎）是一种肘部外部变得疼痛和压痛的疾病，通常是由于拉伤或过度使用造成的。虽然称为网球肘，但外上髁炎常见于过度使用手臂的泥水匠、机械师或油漆工 ( MedInfo )。
联系重复性压力伤害律师
被诊断患有重复性压力损伤的人可能有权寻求赔偿。例如，文字处理器因计算机键盘设计缺陷给计算机用户带来过度压力而赢得了诉讼。重新设计键盘以使其更符合人体工程学是此类案例的有益结果之一。
Whether individuals suffering from repetitive stress injury may receive compensation depends upon the nature of the injury and the circumstances giving rise to it. If you are interested in exploring your legal rights, please contact Brayton Purcell LLP today. A repetitive stress injury lawyer could evaluate your situation and walk you through your legal options.
