Hi Gina
Just reading the e-mail made me think had she at some time fallen on an out
stretched hand, and is it an old fracture?
Cheers
Clare
Quoting Gina Mees <[log in to unmask]>:
> Dear list
>
>
>
> Has anyone ever come across a situation where tendonitis has caused a
> fracture? Or where a fracture of the wrist has been caused by repetitive
> work?
>
>
>
> I have a lady who originally presented with pain in her shoulder and
> upper arm which came on suddenly whilst she was at work. She received
> physiotherapy which eased her upper arm symptoms and hand numbness but
> she then developed severe wrist pains. This has not eased despite
> complete rest and an xray has now shown that she has a fractured wrist.
>
>
>
> I would appreciate others thoughts on this as I am having difficulty
> making sense of it.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Gina Mees
> Occupational Health Adviser
> Melton Foods / Kettleby Foods
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