A sonographer has thumb-base pain and forearm fatigue after prolonged lists with awkward probe grip. Symptoms improve when list length is reduced.

Question

A sonographer has thumb-base pain and forearm fatigue after prolonged lists with awkward probe grip. Symptoms improve when list length is reduced. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Review ergonomics, list scheduling and probe technique with temporary workload adjustment

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Report as RIDDOR HAVS because ultrasound probes vibrate

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Advise full duties because imaging quality is unaffected

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Declare permanent unfitness for sonography

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Recommend steroid injection before workplace review

Sonographer upper-limb disorder — DOccMed MCQ

A sonographer has thumb-base pain and forearm fatigue after prolonged lists with awkward probe grip. Symptoms improve when list length is reduced. What is the most appropriate management?