Cumulative trauma disorder

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In medicine, cumulative trauma disorder, also called overuse injury, repetitive or repetition strain injury, is a "harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves."[1][2]

Examples in the upper extremities include carpal tunnel syndrome.

Examples in the lower extremities include iliotibial band syndrome (lateral knee pain) and maybe patellofemoral pain syndrome[3][4] (anterior knee pain that is also called retropatellar pain syndrome, jumper's knee, or runner's knee).

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1. ↑ Anonymous (2026), Cumulative trauma disorder (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
2. ↑ Wilson JJ, Best TM (September 2005). "Common overuse tendon problems: A review and recommendations for treatment". Am Fam Physician 72 (5): 811–8. PMID 16156339. [e]
3. ↑ Dixit S, DiFiori JP, Burton M, Mines B (January 2007). "Management of patellofemoral pain syndrome". Am Fam Physician 75 (2): 194–202. PMID 17263214. [e]
4. ↑ Brushøj C, Hölmich P, Nielsen MB, Albrecht-Beste E (January 2008). "Acute patellofemoral pain: aggravating activities, clinical examination, MRI and ultrasound findings". Br J Sports Med 42 (1): 64–7; discussion 67. DOI:10.1136/bjsm.2006.034215. PMID 17562742. Research Blogging.