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Kim, Park, Lee, Kim, Kim, Kang, and Lee: A Case of Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Due To Repetitive Motions
Case Report

Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2000; 12(2): 310-318.

Published online: 31 January 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2000.12.2.310

A Case of Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Due To Repetitive Motions

Jung Won Kim, Insun Won Park, Youngjoon Won Lee, Yu Chang Kim, Pilja Chang Kim, Dongmug Chang Kang, Chae Un Lee

Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea.

Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea.

Department of Industrial Engineering, Dong-Eui University, Korea.

hedoc@chollian.net

Copyright © 2000 The Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

To report cubital tunnel syndrome due to repetitive motions.

METHODS

A worker complaining muscle weakness and atrophy of the right hand intrinsic muscles admitted to a hospital. We evaluated him with blood tests, neurophysiologic studies (NCV & EMG), plain X-ray and US at the both elbows. We investigated his occupational history, and videotaped his work motions based on the work cycle at his previous work site. Finally, an ergonomics expert analyzed the motions using rapid upper limb assessment (RULA).

RESULTS

NCV & EMG studies reveals slow conduction velocity on both ulnar nerve across the elbow, more severely in the right side. US shows us compatible finding with diffuse neuritis of both ulnar nerves at both elbows. RULA score is 7.

CONCLUSION

We confirmed that the workers symptoms were related to his previous jobs demanding repetitive motions using the elbow joints. It is necessary that we should prepare appropriate measures to evaluate, prevent, rehabilitate, and help injured workers to return to work.

Keywords: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Work-Related, Repetitive Motions, Cumulative Trauma Disorders

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