Occupational Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries & DiseasesMorton L. Kasdan Featuring 9 additional chapters and 10 new topics, this new 2nd edition is a current presentation of a classic reference. Explores the complex situations arising from occupational disorders, describes the types of injuries and diseases possible, recommends treatment and rehabilitation protocols, and examines motivational, psychological and legal factors. |
Contents
The StillEvolving History of Compensation for Bodily Harm | 1 |
A Sociobiological Problem | 15 |
Etiologies and Prevalence of Occupational Upper Extremity Injuries | 49 |
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