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Repetitive Stress Injury

Alternate Names : RSI, Repetitive Stress Syndrome

Repetitive Stress Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


How is the injury recognized?

The diagnosis of repetitive stress injury begins with a complete medical history and physical examination. The healthcare provider may order tests, such as:

  • x-rays and other imaging scans, such as an MRI
  • a nerve conduction velocity test (NCV) to check for nerve damage
  • blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), to rule out infection
  • a biopsy of any fluid or growths to rule out infection, tumor, or cancer

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    Repetitive Stress Injury: Prevention & Expectations

    Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 08/09/01









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