There was limited evidence that computer keyboards with altered force displacement characteristics or altered geometry were effective in reducing carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms .
There was limited , but high quality , evidence that multi-disciplinary rehabilitation for non-specific musculoskeletal arm pain was beneficial for those workers absent from work for at least four weeks .
In adults with tenosynovitis there was limited evidence that modified computer keyboards were effective in reducing symptoms .
There was a lack of high quality evidence to inform workplace management of lateral epicondylitis .
BACKGROUND Upper limb pain is common among working-aged adults and a frequent cause of absenteeism .
AIMS To systematic ally review the evidence for workplace interventions in four common upper limb disorders .
Predictors of Successful Work Role Functioning After Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
This study identified the clinical , individual , and workplace predictors of  successful work role functioning ( WRF ) after carpal tunnel release surgery ( CTRS ) . A community-based cohort ( n = 197 ) was followed for 6 months post-CTRS . Predictors of successful WRF were analyzed prospect ively using ordinal logistic regression . Baseline WRF predicted successful WRF at 2 months , whereas being depressed and a workers ' compensation cl aim ant predicted being out of work . Baseline WRF , improved self-efficacy , and a supportive organization predicted 6-month successful WRF . Supportive organizations have an impact on the effectiveness of medical interventions for CTS . The significance of improved self-efficacy at 6 months and depression at 2 months postsurgery highlights the importance of psychosocial management of musculoskeletal disorders
There was limited evidence that computer keyboards with altered force displacement characteristics or altered geometry were effective in reducing carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms .
There was limited , but high quality , evidence that multi-disciplinary rehabilitation for non-specific musculoskeletal arm pain was beneficial for those workers absent from work for at least four weeks .
In adults with tenosynovitis there was limited evidence that modified computer keyboards were effective in reducing symptoms .
There was a lack of high quality evidence to inform workplace management of lateral epicondylitis .
BACKGROUND Upper limb pain is common among working-aged adults and a frequent cause of absenteeism .
AIMS To systematic ally review the evidence for workplace interventions in four common upper limb disorders .