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Postgrad Med J 2000;76:793-794 doi:10.1136/pmj.76.902.793
  • Case report

Telesales neuropathy

  1. M B Lewis
  1. Department of Neurology, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
  1. Dr Lewism-k-lewis{at}emailmsn.com
  • Received 1 December 1999
  • Accepted 27 April 2000

Abstract

A case of bilateral ulnar neuropathies caused by overuse of the telephone is described in a 17 year old double glazing salesman. The importance of taking a good occupational history is emphasised and the need for correct staff training and appropriate equipment highlighted.

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