A 40-year-old ambulance technician develops bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She performs chest compressions and lifts patients regularly. She has

Question

A 40-year-old ambulance technician develops bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She performs chest compressions and lifts patients regularly. She has no non-occupational risk factors. Is this likely to be work-related?

Accepted Answer

CTS may be work-related when associated with forceful and repetitive hand/wrist movements, as found in this occupation

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CTS is never work-related

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CTS in healthcare workers is always non-occupational

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Work-related CTS only occurs in manufacturing workers

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CTS is only work-related if caused by vibrating tools

CTS in healthcare — DOccMed MCQ

A 40-year-old ambulance technician develops bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She performs chest compressions and lifts patients regularly. She has no non-occupational risk factors. Is this likely to be work-related?