Determinants of work absence following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

2005112 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jeffrey N. Katz · Harvard University

Benjamin C. Amick · Institute for Work & Health

Robert B. Keller · Maine Health Access Foundation

Anne H. Fossel · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Janet Ossman · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Valerie Soucie · MaineHealth

Elena Losina

Abstract

Clinical, demographic, economic, and workplace factors were associated with work absence. Strategies to reduce work absence following carpal tunnel release should address multiple dimensions of the worker and workplace.

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Nerve Disorders Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Volume 47, Issue 2, pp. 120-130

DOI: 10.1002/ajim.20127

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