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Table 4 Frequency of features found in clinically diagnosed RSI cases

From: Prevalence and associations of symptoms of upper extremities, repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and 'RSI-like condition'. A cross sectional study of bank workers in Northeast Brazil

Features

N

%

Specific diagnostics:

  

   • De Quervain's tenosynovitis

5

9

   • Carpal tunnel syndrome

8

14

   • Tenosynovitis of extensors (hands)

1

2

   • Tenosynovitis of flexors (hands)

1

2

   • Epicondylitis (medial)

8

14

   • Epicondylitis (lateral)

7

13

   • Biceps tendonitis

3

5

   • Supraspinatus tendonitis

9

16

Unspecific signs:

  

   • Tenderness under palpation

11

20

   • Pain under active mobilizing

7

13

   • Hypertonus

1

2

   • Hyperreflexia

2

4

Diagnosis based on occupational history and symptoms in the absence of clinical signs

15

27