Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Stress Injury 

Employees who perform the same motion over and over at work are at risk for repetitive stress injury, which is damage to a part of the body that is caused by repeated motions. A sudden impact or accident can cause immediate injury. Repetitive stress injuries often happen over time. A well-known repetitive stress injury is carpal tunnel syndrome, an injury often associated with assembly work and typing.

Contact the experienced work injury attorneys at Fenner & Boles today to discuss your carpal tunnel or repetitive stress injury and right to compensation.

What to Do About Repetitive Stress Injuries

If you have developed pain, burning, numbness or tingling in your hands over time, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a serious, progressive condition: Do not let your employer tell you to work through the pain or that it is not work related.

Fenner & Boles can help. We can help you file a workers' compensation claim for your personal injury that happened at work. You have rights to protect: We are ready and able to fight for you.

There are many different types of repetitive stress injuries - also called repetitive strain injuries:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): The median nerve that runs through the wrist to the hand is compressed, causing loss of feeling, tingling, severe pain, and loss of function. Common for manufacturing workers and office workers.
• Tendinitis / tendonitis: Can occur in any tendon, but more often in rotator cuff, knee and hands. Common for health care workers and flight attendants (who lift above the head frequently).
• Repetitive strain to the back: Workers who frequently lift heavy items (such as delivery workers) can develop a back injury over time. Pain in lower back, upper back, shoulders or neck can limit ability to perform work duties.

The best way to prevent a repetitive stress injury or carpal tunnel syndrome is to limit the time spent doing repeated motions, such as typing, assembling products, using power tools, or stacking or lifting objects. Early detection may stop the condition from progressing, so report your pain to your employer as soon as it starts.

If your boss does not believe your injury is work-related, our workers' compensation attorneys can help. Your personal injury from a work duty must be addressed and treated to prevent further injury.