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Work-related upper limb disorder — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseWork-related upper limb disorderDOccMed

A 40-year-old keyboard operator with bilateral forearm extensor pain worsened by gripping. No sensory symptoms, normal NCS. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Work-related forearm extensor tendinopathy

Bilateral extensor pain worsened by gripping with normal NCS and no sensory symptoms is consistent with forearm extensor tendinopathy (PD A8 when from manual labour).

Reference: HSE Upper Limb Disorders; IIDB