U.S private industry reported a 8.7 percent decline in the number of repeated trauma cases for 1996, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 1996, private industry recorded 281,100 repeated motion cases, down from 308,200 in 1995 and down from 332,000 in 1994. Typing or key-entry tasks account for only about 10 percent of the cases. For more on the BLS report, visit our numbers page. It should be noted that cause of CTDs is controversial.
Truth be known, a lively and often heated debate surrounds the effectiveness of treatments.
Surgery remains a strong component of the treatment equation but other methods like physical therapy, longer rest and job modifications are gaining acceptance. RSI-UK is a more broad discussion group. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, name that pain.