What is Work Related Upper Limb Disorder?
Work related upper limb disorder (WRULD) is a general term that covers a number of musculoskeletal conditions which affect the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist or hand. It is not a specific disease, but a group of conditions. Previously the terms repetitive strain or stress injury (RSI) were frequently used. There are also specific conditions affecting the upper limbs which may be work-related if it can be shown they are due to occupational overuse. These conditions usually occur in adults of working age. Some conditions are well defined with accepted diagnostic criteria, recognized risk factors and well established medical management. Other conditions, in which there is non-specific forearm or upper limb pain, are less well defined.
